Event Manager

CitizenGO is Hiring an Event Manager!

📍 Location: Remote
⏳ Work Type: Part-time (30 hours per week), flexible hours

CitizenGO is looking for an Event Manager—someone who thrives on organizing impactful, high-quality events that advance our mission to defend life, family, and freedom. This is a hands-on role, perfect for someone who loves logistics, planning, and making sure every detail is covered.

From internal retreats to global forums, you’ll oversee every aspect of CitizenGO’s event operations—managing logistics, working with key stakeholders, and ensuring all events run seamlessly. If you’re a strategic thinker, an operational expert, and passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As Event Manager, you will ensure the smooth execution of CitizenGO’s internal and external events—from retreats and board meetings to participation in major conferences. Reporting to the Director of Outreach, you will work cross-functionally to coordinate logistics, improve workflows, and ensure all events align with CitizenGO’s mission and strategic goals.

This is not just an event planning role. You’ll have full ownership of the event management process—benchmarking best practices, improving efficiencies, and delivering experiences that strengthen our movement.

If you’re detail-oriented, thrive in fast-paced environments, and have a passion for impactful event execution, this role is for you!

Why Join CitizenGO?

At CitizenGO, you will be part of a dynamic, mission-driven team committed to creating real change. Here are the top 10 reasons why working with us is a unique and rewarding experience: 

1. Make an Impact: Your work will directly contribute to defending life, family, and freedom on a global scale.
2. We’re Winning: You will join a successful team! Our campaigning works, and we’re changing politics and policies across the world. Check out some of our recent victories here. 
3. Bold Tactics: From petitions to street rallies, we employ bold, effective strategies to win.
4. Independent Strategy: Our actions are driven by our members, not large funders, ensuring we prioritize what’s best for the world.
5. Fearless in the Face of Opposition: We thrive in challenging environments, fearlessly facing off against powerful adversaries without backing down.
6. Inspiring Teammates: You will work alongside helpful, kind, motivated, and talented individuals who share your values.
7. Remote Flexibility: You will enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere, eliminating commutes and allowing you the flexibility to travel and live on your terms.
8. Flexible Hours: You will benefit from adaptable work hours, ensuring you can be there for others and manage your day as you see fit.
9. Connected Community: Though fully remote, our team fosters a strong sense of camaraderie.
10. Results-Focused Culture: We prioritize efficiency and impact, ensuring a balanced work-life dynamic.

See our culture page for more!

What You'll Do

• Plan and Manage Internal Events
  • You will design, coordinate, and execute CitizenGO events (Retreats, Evaluation Meetings, Executive Council Offsites, and Board Meetings), ensuring alignment with strategic goals. 
  • You will oversee logistics, budgets, and vendors to ensure smooth and cost-effective event execution.
• Coordinate CitizenGO’s Participation in External Events
  • You will identify and manage CitizenGO’s presence in relevant events.
  • You will ensure our members and representatives can participate smoothly in key conferences, forums, and activities.
•  Benchmarking & Continuous Improvement
  • You will analyze benchmark events, training programs, and capacity-building initiatives to apply best practices and enhance CitizenGO’s strategy.
  • You will propose training and development opportunities for the team to support ongoing growth.
  • You will own the event management process by maintaining documentation, handbooks, workflows, and templates.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication
  • You will coordinate with internal leaders, sponsors, and strategic partners to ensure event success.
  • You will manage pre- and post-event communication to maximize engagement and impact.
• Measure & Optimize Event Performance
  • You will assess event effectiveness using key performance metrics.
  • You will implement improvements based on data, feedback, and lessons learned.
• Handle Additional Responsibilities as Needed
  • You will assist the Director of Outreach with any other tasks related to CitizenGO’s event strategy.

Who you are

• You have fluency in English (B2 level); Spanish or additional languages are a plus.
• You are highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong project management skills.
• You have experience working with senior leadership and executive teams.
• You understand how to coordinate events effectively while managing tight timelines.
• You thrive under pressure and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• You are comfortable working independently and have strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• You are flexible and adaptable, able to handle last-minute changes with ease.
• You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• You are available to travel as needed for events.
• You are mission-driven and aligned with CitizenGO’s commitment to defending life, family, and freedom.
• You are highly professional, self-motivated, efficient, and results-driven.
• You thrive in a collaborative team environment and are comfortable within a hierarchical structure.
• Experience in remote work environments is preferred.
• Experience with project management tools like Asana, Trello, or Jira is preferred.

Benefits 

• Work from anywhere – Enjoy the flexibility of remote work.
• Flexible hours – Manage your own schedule.
• 24 vacation days per year plus local public holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement – Up to €500 per year for professional development.
• Language courses – Monthly allowance for English or Spanish iTalki lessons ($120 monthly).
• One free book per month – Up to €30 each.
• Home office setup allowance – €500 every two years to optimize your workspace.
• Coworking membership support – Up to €200 per month.
• Access to cutting-edge AI tools – Sora, ChatGPT, Grammarly, Fluently AI, and more! 
• Annual retreats and networking events – Team meetups, retreats, and networking events throughout the year.

How to Apply

Click the Apply for this job button, fill out the application, and include your resume. PeopleOps will review it. Successful candidates will proceed through the following steps:

1. First interview with PeopleOps.
2. Second interview with the Director of Outreach
3. Duolingo English Test
4. Offer extended to the final candidate.

Recruitment Process Timeline

The hiring process typically takes 2 to 4 weeks from application submission to final decision. Timelines may vary depending on the role's level and complexity.

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