Event Manager (NA) - CDP : Job Details

Who we are

CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world's only independent environmental disclosure system. As the founder of environmental reporting, we believe in transparency and the power of data to drive change.

Partnering with leaders in enterprise, capital, policy, and science, we surface the information needed to enable Earth-positive decisions. We helped more than 24,800 companies and almost 1,000 cities, states, and regions disclose their environmental impacts in 2024. Financial institutions with more than a quarter of the world's institutional assets use CDP data to help inform investment and lending decisions.

Our team is truly global, united by our shared desire to build a world where people, planet, and profit are balanced. Visit cdp.net or follow us @CDP to find out more.

About the Team:

The Marketing & Communications function's purpose is to Protect & Enhance CDP's Brand, Connecting People to the Purpose through Storytelling, to Drive Sustainable Growth.

About this role

This role involves shaping and leading the NA events strategy, overseeing the successful planning and execution of CDP's flagship and proprietary events across the Americas region. It manages CDP's participation at key global events such as New York Climate Week and COP events in the region, ensuring alignment with CDP's global strategies. The role also manages other key proprietary events like the CDP AMERS Awards, working with cross-functional teams across Marketing & Communications and other partners.

What you will do

• Customize and execute a regional flagship events strategy supporting regional growth, visibility, and engagement goals.
• Oversee end-to-end project management of flagship and proprietary regional events, including planning, budgeting, logistics, and execution.
• Ensure events are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with the North America Market Activation team on event marketing strategies that promote CDP's mission and values.
• Establish KPIs and metrics to evaluate event success, providing regular reports to inform future strategies.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure event success and compliance.
• Work closely with Commercial, Impact, and Marketing Communications teams to align regional events with global strategies.
• Act as the main point of contact for external stakeholders such as vendors and partners, providing leadership for event execution.
• Coordinate with communications teams to develop regional outreach strategies.
• Engage with sponsors and partners to maximize ROI, deliver sponsorship activations, and ensure cost neutrality for AMERS events.

Actively contribute to an effective team by:

• Setting clear objectives and participating in performance reviews.
• Fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace that values open communication and knowledge sharing.
• Living CDP's values and demonstrating appropriate behaviors.

Internal stakeholders include the Marketing & Communications Team, Executive Leadership, Regional Directors, and key Impact and Commercial Team members. External stakeholders include partners, sponsors, clients, speakers, vendors, and consultants.

We're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Event/Hospitality Management, Marketing, Business, Communications, or related fields; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience in event management, including planning, execution, and strategy development.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple events and stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders with tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of regional market dynamics, culture, and regulations.
• Budget management skills.
• Commitment to environmental sustainability and CDP's mission.

Before you apply

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How to apply:

Please upload your CV in the application form.

The salary banding for this role is $76,000 - $87,000.

This is a hybrid role; candidates must live within a commutable distance of the New York office and be comfortable with 2 days in the office per week.