Arlington, Virginia
3 days ago
Program Manager, Venues
Stand Together is a dynamic and mission-driven organization committed to driving positive social change and empowering individuals to overcome barriers. Join our team and be part of a collaborative community that values innovation, personal responsibility, and the power of bottom-up solutions. Together, we will create a society that fosters opportunity, dignity, and well-being for all. 
The growing  (STMSE) team is building a community of artists, entertainers, and industry organizations that are collectively using the unique power of music to inspire and supercharge social progress. We are searching for a skilled Program Manager, Venues to drive operational and executional excellence within the venues partnership business vertical, supporting internal and external partnerships and communication, reporting and business analytics, and maintaining core knowledge systems that allow for sustained success.  This individual will effectively move between strategy and execution daily as the business iterates and innovates.     The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of program management, marketing and media principles, pop culture, sports and entertainment industries, and a passion for creating positive social change. To be successful, you will have clear examples in your career of leading project teams and managing complex projects that helped your organization make measurable progress on key opportunities.  Your Responsibilities IncludeManage and operationalize concurrent projects by establishing workflows, managing workstreams and budgets, and communicating the status of multiple project initiatives. Coordinate across internal and external teams, timelines, and stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met.  Facilitate project health analysis and after-action reviews to capture key learnings from relevant activities, share knowledge, and apply to future efforts. Develop in-venue activations that align with our strategies and deliver value to venue partners. Provide the highest level of customer focus from conception to completion, anticipating challenges, identifying solutions, handling multiple project revisions, and cultivating mutually beneficial relationships.  Consistently deliver high-quality products that meet project objectives and drive results that are consistent with partnership standards, brand guidelines, and vision.  Aid in setting deadlines, logistics, and operational plans for multi-dimensional programs and events. Manage relationships with partners and vendors. Prioritize workload in a fast-paced and creative environment where adaptability is required. Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in venue activations and communications to incorporate into Venue Partnership strategy.Knowledge and Skills You Bring to the Organization7+ years of marketing project management experience working with diverse teams including creative, strategy, and legal. 5+ years of experience in brand partnerships or experiential marketing, ideally in live entertainment, music, or sports.  Expertise in building relationships with senior stakeholders in complex, matrixed organizations.Experience in developing and executing activation marketing plans, promotions, presentations and proposals and demonstrated knowledge of general promotional concepts and marketing principles.Adaptability in dynamic environments with a proactive approach to problem-solving Knowledge of creative agency relations and previous vendor/ agency management experience. Desire and aptitude for learning new concepts quickly. Working knowledge and experience with project management software (Asana, Airtable, etc.), project management methodologies, and creative development lifecycle.What We OfferA meaningful career where your work will improve the lives of millions of AmericansA vision-driven organization of over 1,000 employees across the country who are dedicated to improving the lives of othersCompetitive salaries and bonuses. Our salary and bonus strategies are aligned to the value you create, not a standardized bell curveGenerous 401K match - 6% match with immediate vestingCompetitive Our flexible time-off policy allows all employees to take planned and unplanned time off as neededMileage reimbursement for business travel separate from your commuteCommuter assistance plans to offset the cost of commuting into our headquarters (on-site parking or metro)Opportunities for professional development and mentorship that can strengthen your effectiveness through Principle Based Management and other industry specific programsStand Together helps social entrepreneurs supercharge their efforts to help people improve their lives. We connect them with passionate partners and the resources necessary to make a greater difference.  Through our philanthropic community, we tackle some of the nation's biggest challenges so that every person has the opportunity to realize their extraordinary potential. Stand Together partners with people from diverse perspectives and backgrounds—including people in education, business, community non-profits, and public policy—to accomplish more together than any of us could on our own.     Our Values Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. We have a relentless commitment to a culture based on a business philosophy called Principle Based Management® (PBM®). Informed by the principles that allow a free and open society to flourish, PBM® prepares individuals to innovate, improve, and transform while fostering a healthy, growing organization that creates long-term value for its clients and supporters and fulfillment for its employees.      We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. 
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