Manager, Responsible Business Community Engagement & Events

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What you'll be doing...

This role is key to amplifying the impact of Verizon's Responsible Business programs within local communities through a dynamic blend of event strategy, promotions, and marketing. The Manager, Responsible Business Community Engagement & Events, will be a skilled project manager and operational expert who leads the entire lifecycle of an event, from initial planning and budgeting to execution, marketing and post-event analysis. These events will be designed to support our go-to-market strategy and resonate with program specific audiences such as small businesses, educators, workforce development professionals, individuals looking for new skillsets, as well as key local stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders, and influential nonprofit partners. A core function of this role is to develop and execute marketing, awareness and recruitment efforts for our Responsible Business CSR programs, leveraging events as a primary vehicle for engagement and promotion.

Core Responsibilities:

• Event Strategy & Planning: Understand key priorities across Responsible Business, Verizon's business units, and public policy to develop a holistic calendar of events that drives company objectives. This includes identifying priority issue areas, developing messaging frameworks, selecting key local markets, and defining target stakeholders.

• End-to-End Event Execution: Lead the strategic curation and operational execution of all responsible business events from inception to post-event analysis. Ensure each event is a highly curated experience that fosters meaningful connections and advances Verizon's business goals. As the central point of contact, you will manage project timelines, define tasks, secure venues, and ensure all on-site elements run flawlessly.

• Stakeholder Collaboration & Alignment:

  • Internal: Build and manage relationships across a wide network of internal partners, including Strategic Alliances, Responsible Business program teams, Government Affairs, and Business Units to align on objectives and execution.

  • External: Identify, vet, and manage outside consultants and partners. Facilitate deep engagement with both grassroots community partners and "grasstops" leaders who can identify speakers, influence policy, enhance event participation, and amplify Verizon's community investments to boost company reputation.

• Content & Communications:

  • Messaging & Storytelling: Partner with internal stakeholders to develop event agenda, messaging strategy and all event-related communications. Be instrumental in the storytelling that highlights the impact of Verizon's community investments, from initial messaging strategy to executive talking points and comprehensive briefing books.

  • Promotions & Marketing: Lead the development and execution of marketing plans to promote events and amplify their impact. Drive the creation of compelling content (e.g., beneficiary stories) and collaborate with internal partners to extend the event's reach through social media, influencer engagement, and strategic partnerships with media outlets to build brand reputation and awareness of our programs.

• Performance Measurement & Reporting: Develop and maintain a system for tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure event success against business objectives. Regularly communicate the impact, ROI, and key learnings to senior leadership.

• Program Expertise & Representation: Develop a deep understanding of our key responsible business programs. Serve as a strong public speaker, confidently representing Verizon's Responsible Business initiatives at events as needed.

• Program Marketing & Recruitment: Develop and implement marketing strategies to support general awareness and recruitment for our Responsible Business programs. Partner with marketing teams to create promotional materials and leverage events as a key channel for program growth.

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.

• Experience in program and project management.

• Business event strategy, planning and execution experience.

• Strong organizational skills with ability to balance multiple projects and tight deadlines.

• Strong PowerPoint and Google suite skills.

• The flexibility and willingness to travel frequently, with travel fluctuating based on the event schedule but often exceeding 25% of the time.

• Proven track record of building successful collaboration models and the ability to work effectively with internal and external partners to achieve mutually beneficial results.

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills, as well as strong oral and written communication..

• Experience in presenting to and communicating with business leaders.

• A self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity and able to work independently.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.