Job Title: Senior Research Events Manager 

 
Position Summary:  
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Senior Research Events Manager position.  Reporting to the Senior Manager of Research Events, this position is integral in helping with the management of a portfolio of research events, taking the lead on logistical planning for in-office research meetings as well as assisting with the planning and execution of the Foundation’s large, multi-day summits and meetings.  

This position requires the ability to work out of the Foundation’s office in New York City as needed and can be hybrid-flex or remotely based within the U.S.  Preference will be given to candidates living in the New York City metro area. 

  
 
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to manage the logistical support for a wide range of in-person, hybrid, and virtual research meetings and events that take place at the Foundation offices including scheduling, booking travel and catering, expense reports, and helping with onsite event needs 

• Lead the planning and execution of large, single, and multi-day summits/meetings held offsite (both in the U.S. and internationally), providing logistical support and communicating important travel and event details with internal and external stakeholders 

• Maintain vendor relationships across programs, including negotiating vendor agreements, assisting in contracting and ensuring clear communication across parties 

• Assist the Community Fundraising and Events department on other projects that may arise, as needed 

• Work closely across internal teams at the Foundation 

 
 
Qualifications and Skills:  

• Relevant experience in project management and event planning 

• Relevant experience managing the execution of off-site events 

• Ability to think big picture while maintaining excellent attention to detail 

• Have entrepreneurial approach; excellent decision-making, problem-solving and judgment skills; creative outside of the box thinking 

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to shape decisions based on data and experience 

• Be proactive and action-oriented 

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Ability to prioritize work at hand and excellent time management skills required 

• Ability to work productively and proactively, both independently and as part of a team 

• Flexibility in approach and willingness to adapt when necessary 

• Experience with customer relationship management and project management tools like Salesforce or Asana 

• Experience working within large, complex budgets 

• Excellent computer skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 

• Ability and willingness to travel and work weekend events, and events outside non-traditional working hours 

• Must have a valid Driver’s License and valid passport (or willingness to get one) 

• Ability to work out of New York City office when needed 

• Ability to lift and move boxes up to 50lbs 

 
 
Salary and Benefits: 

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000.  In addition to salary, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• 15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation paying 90 percent of the premiums) 

• Competitive dental and vision plans 

• 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution 

• Flexible spending accounts 

• Employer paid life and disability insurance  

• 18 Vacation Days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4 

• Two ways of working: hybrid-flex, or remote work.  We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done.   

Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. The Foundation provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.   

 
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