Villages of San Mateo County: Social Events Manager

Villages of San Mateo County (VSMC) is seeking a 30 hour per week Social Events Manager to oversee a vibrant calendar of meaningful, high-quality events that foster social connection and community for our older adult Villagers. The Social Events Manager recruits, trains and mentors volunteers from our three Villages (Sequoia, Mid-Peninsula and Villages of the Coastside) in the planning and production of social and educational events to serve our members.

About Villages of San Mateo County:

Villages of San Mateo County (VSMC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and part of a growing national movement of virtual villages mobilizing volunteers to support senior neighbors aging with grace and dignity. We help seniors maintain independence in their homes and communities while staying socially connected and active within our VSMC community. We serve San Mateo County from Millbrae to Menlo Park and Pacifica to Half Moon Bay. Founded in 2015, we now have over 330 members and 365 volunteers. Our work is volunteer-driven with a small staff team: full-time Executive Director and Volunteer Director, plus part-time Social Events Manager and Administrative Project Manager. We are at an exciting point in our organizational development, expanding our reach and deepening our impact while building a sustainable base to ensure VSMC remains a community resource for years to come.

Responsibilities

• Work with the volunteer-led Social Events Committee to plan, host, and evaluate a robust selection of events each month.

• Expand Village Interest groups led by members and volunteers. Provide support for group leaders and ensure accurate event tracking.

• Establish steering committee for second-decade celebration for VSMC and oversee planning and production of the event.

• Recruit, train and guide volunteer event coordinators to support them in planning and producing events.

• Oversee event communications to ensure all Villagers have easy and timely access to event announcements.

• Manage the Social Events annual budget, including event costs and reimbursement of volunteers who make purchases for events.

• Support general VSMC activities and organizational tasks, as needed.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic about supporting older adults and building community.

•  A proven team player, comfortable collaborating with diverse groups and individuals

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; an effective public speaker.

  • Proven project management skills, highly organized with strong attention to detail.

  • Experience with event planning and execution preferred.

  • Experience working with volunteers in a non-profit setting preferred.

  • Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace, databases and report generation.

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• WORK REQUIREMENTS

  This position requires a majority of time in our office in Redwood City and in the community, with a small portion of flexible time to work from home.  Some weekend and evening time is required.

Compensation

• This is a non-exempt position working 30 hours a week with an hourly wage between $31 to $34 per hour, based on experience. Benefits include a health care allowance and the three-quarter equivalent of 3 weeks of paid time off (vacation and sick) plus 12 holidays annually.

To Apply

Email your resume and, in a separate document, a cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your skills and experience meet the needs of the position and the organization. Include your LinkedIn URL. Your candidacy will be held in the strictest confidence.

Please email your resume and cover letter to careers@villagesofsmc.org.