Project and Events Manager

About the Role

Workshop seeks a Project and Events Manager to keep our work organized, our

priorities on track, and our events running smoothly. This role is perfect for someone

who thrives behind the scenes — managing timelines, coordinating across projects,

and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. You’ll take the lead on planning

and executing events, ensuring they are thoughtful, well-run, and aligned with our

values. As part of a small and collaborative team, you’ll play a critical role in

supporting our day-to-day operations and advancing our strategic goals. The Project

and Events Manager reports to the Chief of Staff and will be a trusted partner in

turning big ideas into real impact.

About Workshop

Founded in 2020, Workshop is a lean nimble team of former Obama and Biden

appointees who leverage deep federal government experience and relationships to

bridge gaps between former appointees and career staff to the broader field of

advocates, organizers, and other allies. Our understanding of the interplay between

government, policymaking and organizing positions us to address this pivotal

moment with agility and foresight. We are a trusted partner known for our expertise,

strong relationships, and behind-the-scenes support to strengthen policy and

advocacy infrastructure. Learn more at: www.workshop1933.org.

Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Project Management

● Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of key organizational

projects, ensuring clear timelines, deliverables, and accountability.

● Advance internal and external collaboration by developing and

managing communications, meeting prep, and follow-up across

projects.

● Develop tools and materials such as project trackers, reports, and

summaries to support learning, alignment, and decision-making.

Events Management

● Plan and execute a range of in-person and virtual events — including

retreats, receptions, and convenings — with attention to strategy,

logistics, and participant experience.

● Manage all event logistics, including venues, vendors, travel, materials,

and technology needs.

● Draft agendas, run-of-show documents, and event communications,

and ensure timely follow-up and note-taking to support outcomes.

General Operations Support

● Maintain and update contact lists, CRM tools, and shared databases to

support effective outreach and engagement.

● Support website updates and social media (including LinkedIn), and

contribute to broader stakeholder communications.

● Assist in refining operational systems, security and tools to strengthen

internal workflows and coordination.

Desired Qualifications

● 5+ years of project management and event planning experience with

demonstrated ability to develop and implement feasible and actionable plans,

sequence activities and anticipate setbacks, and effectively organize their time

and others towards the successful completion of a project.

● Experience with federal policy making, executive agencies and actions and/or

experience in a relevant field (e.g., worker voice and power, economic

opportunity and/or justice, workforce development, advocacy and policy,

nonprofit management, government, or philanthropy).

● Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to

compose effective, thoughtful correspondence, including newsletters,

LinkedIn posts, etc.

● A “get it done” mentality with close attention to detail and follow-up, as well as

intellectual curiosity and appetite for learning new things.

● Team player, highly collaborative, and strong interpersonal skills, and

diplomacy.

● Experienced in bringing an equity lens to the work, including racial and

gender analysis.

● Strong skills in Google Apps—including managing the organization’s Google

workspace—as well as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; knowledge of

Squarespace, SurveyMonkey, Zoom, Mailchimp and/or virtual meeting tools is

also desirable.

Salary, Benefits, Location, Deadline and Eligibility

● $75K - 85K annually, commensurate with experience.

● Generous benefits, including 4 weeks of annual paid vacation; additional paid

holiday leave between December 24 and January 1 and a summer break the

week of July 4th; 8% employer contribution to retirement account after six

months of employment (and 3% employer contribution for the first 6 months);

and a choice of generous health insurance plans.

● The deadline for applications is July 15, 2025; we will be reviewing applications

and conducting interviews on a rolling basis.

● Remote job open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States and

able to operate within the Eastern Standard time zone.

This position reports to: Chief of Staff

Supervisory Requirements: None

Travel Requirements

For those who live outside of Washington, DC, this role will require domestic travel

(approximately four-eight trips annually). For those who live in the DC area, there

may be occasional travel but most meetings and convenings will be held in DC.

Workshop’s Fiscal Sponsor

This position will be formally housed at Community Change, Workshop’s fiscal sponsor. As a fiscally sponsored project of Community Change, all employment contracts are reviewed at the end of the fiscal year and are subject to renewal or extension upon mutual agreement between Workshop employees and Community Change.

At Community Change and Workshop, our vision of a better world centers the

leadership of impacted people of color to move our work on immigrant rights,

economic justice, and racial equity, including a focus on jobs and housing, early

childhood care and education, income supports, and immigration reform. We

strongly encourage the interest and applications of people of color, women, and

people in the disabled and LGBTQ+ communities. Community Change is an Equal

Opportunity Employer.