Senior Events Manager

About Hip Hop Caucus

Initiated as a movement in 2004, the Hip Hop Caucus (HHC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that leverages Hip Hop culture to encourage young people to participate in the democratic process.

Our mission is to use the power of our cultural expression to empower communities who are first and worst impacted by injustice. Our members, as well as our dedicated national team, span the country and globe. We are multiracial and we center our work in BIPOC communities. We span Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X, and we come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our vision is for racial justice, healthy communities, and a healthy planet.

Our award-winning Respect My Vote! campaign has educated and mobilized hundreds of thousands of young BIPOC voters across eleven election cycles. We also have innovated a free resource for people with a felony record and their loved ones to check their eligibility to vote based on their state.

Our Think 100% platform, focuses on climate and environmental justice activism and storytelling. This award-winning platform has produced and released original content including, “The Coolest Show” podcast, a weekly radio show, four documentary films, a stand up comedy special, the first-ever climate album, live virtual events with hundreds of thousands in attendance, and numerous digital content pieces and series. This storytelling and narrative work supports our campaigns and advocacy work on climate that has successfully stopped fossil fuel infrastructure projects in BIPOC communities and achieved historic climate investments through federal and state advocacy.

Our Good Trouble Dept. platform has successfully advanced public awareness and federal

action on tracking deaths that occur in custody in this country, towards the goal of ending extrajudicial and unnecessary deaths in custody and ultimately ending mass incarceration in this country.

Our Justice Paid in Full economic justice platform is leading the finance and banking sector in redirecting the ow of capital from industries that harm our communities, including fossil fuel and mass incarceration industries, into climate and racial equity investments in communities by increasing access to capital for these projects through Black-owned Banks.

Our breadth of accomplishments re ects our principled approach to organizing, advocacy, and campaigning. HHC pioneers culture and narrative strategy to expand our impact, shows up in solidarity with communities being harmed by systemic injustices, and builds nonpartisan power by engaging voters year-round.

As a multi-issue organization working across democracy, climate and environmental justice, civil and human rights, and economic justice, we are rooted firmly in the belief that intersectionality connects us and together we are the beat of a movement.

For more information on Hip Hop Caucus, please visit hiphopcaucus.org.

The Opportunity

The Senior Events Manager will lead the execution of HHC’s events strategy, playing a key role in advancing the organization’s mission and objectives. This role provides an opportunity to bring creativity and expertise to planning and managing event logistics and programming. As a cross-functional collaborator, the Senior Events Manager will work closely with diverse teams to deliver impactful events that support advocacy, organizing, fundraising, capacity building, and brand awareness.

The Senior Events Manager is in the Strategic Communications and Engagement Dept. and will report to the Senior Director of Storytelling & Communications and will manage the Events and Field Coordinator, who will support the coordination and logistics of events.

Core Responsibilities

Event Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement an events strategy that aligns with HHC’s mission, goals, and audience.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute events across all HHC platforms, ensuring each event effectively advances organizational objectives.
• Centralize event planning efforts, including identifying and coordinating venues, accommodations, catering, and other logistics.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Collaborate with HHC Staff to integrate events into broader campaigns and initiatives.
• Cultivate relationships with cultural in uencers, including artists, creatives, media personalities, DJs, lifestyle business owners, publicists, poets, and tastemakers to enhance event impact.
• Manage relationships with partners, grasstops, and grassroots organizers aligned with the organization and events’ purpose and goals.
• Serve as the primary liaison between HHC and external event partners, including sponsors, vendors, and contractors.

Event Management & Leadership

• Oversee the Events & Field Coordinator in the development and on-site implementation of events.
• Lead the coordination of on-the-ground logistics and ensure successful event execution.
• Oversee event staff, contractors, and vendors, ensuring alignment with HHC’s values and goals.
• Manage the overall planning, strategy, and execution of events, including audience building, program design, and post-event evaluations.

Brand Representation & Compliance

• Ensure all events effectively communicate and embody the Hip Hop Caucus brand identity, issue agenda, and campaign goals.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure consistency in messaging and branding across events.
• Ensure full legal compliance in event management, including proper representation of HHC and its campaigns.

Budget & Reporting

• Manage the events budget within the Storytelling & Engagement Department budget.
• Facilitate vendor payments according to contracting and finance protocols.
• Track and report event metrics, including audience engagement, impact, and financial expenditures.
• Maintain accurate records of key event contacts and leaders in HHC’s CRM (EveryAction).

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in event production, event management, or related fields.
• Experience working in advocacy, social justice, or cultural organizations preferred.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of executing successful large-scale events.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
• Proficiency in event budgeting, logistics, and contract negotiation.
• Knowledge of CRM software (EveryAction or similar) preferred.
• Passion for Hip Hop culture and social justice issues.
• This position requires frequent travel, approximately 2–3 times per month or up to 75% of the time, including evenings and weekends as needed for events, meetings, and on-the-ground activations.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $95,000- $100,000, and the final salary will be based on experience and qualifications. HHC also offers a comprehensive benefits package. This remote opportunity is location- flexible, with a strong preference for candidates based in Washington, DC or Los Angeles.

Hip Hop Caucus Education Fund is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. To apply for this position or to search for other potential openings, you may also go to our careers page at https://hiphopcaucus.org/careers/. Should you receive an offer of employment, it is Hip Hop Caucus Education Fund's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following is provided: The position involves meticulous attention to detail; skill in the use of a desktop computer and/or laptop; oral and written communication skills; skills in proofreading and editing; use of clear and articulate speech; interpersonal relations skills; reasoning and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; ability to sit and/or stand for long periods; stoop; bend; reach; carry materials (up to 15 lbs.); and ability to travel by various methods of transportation (e.g. airplane, car, train). Hip Hop Caucus Education Fund provides reasonable accommodations that permits a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy benefits and privileges of equal employment.