Job Description
About the Role
Workshop seeks a Project and Events Manager to keep our work organized, our
priorities on track, and our events running smoothly. This role is perfect for someone
who thrives behind the scenes — managing timelines, coordinating across projects,
and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. You’ll take the lead on planning
and executing events, ensuring they are thoughtful, well-run, and aligned with our
values. As part of a small and collaborative team, you’ll play a critical role in
supporting our day-to-day operations and advancing our strategic goals. The Project
and Events Manager reports to the Chief of Staff and will be a trusted partner in
turning big ideas into real impact.
About Workshop
Founded in 2020, Workshop is a lean nimble team of former Obama and Biden
appointees who leverage deep federal government experience and relationships to
bridge gaps between former appointees and career staff to the broader field of
advocates, organizers, and other allies. Our understanding of the interplay between
government, policymaking and organizing positions us to address this pivotal
moment with agility and foresight. We are a trusted partner known for our expertise,
strong relationships, and behind-the-scenes support to strengthen policy and
advocacy infrastructure. Learn more at: www.workshop1933.org.
Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Project Management
● Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of key organizational
projects, ensuring clear timelines, deliverables, and accountability.
● Advance internal and external collaboration by developing and
managing communications, meeting prep, and follow-up across
projects.
● Develop tools and materials such as project trackers, reports, and
summaries to support learning, alignment, and decision-making.
Events Management
● Plan and execute a range of in-person and virtual events — including
retreats, receptions, and convenings — with attention to strategy,
logistics, and participant experience.
● Manage all event logistics, including venues, vendors, travel, materials,
and technology needs.
● Draft agendas, run-of-show documents, and event communications,
and ensure timely follow-up and note-taking to support outcomes.
General Operations Support
● Maintain and update contact lists, CRM tools, and shared databases to
support effective outreach and engagement.
● Support website updates and social media (including LinkedIn), and
contribute to broader stakeholder communications.
● Assist in refining operational systems, security and tools to strengthen
internal workflows and coordination.
Desired Qualifications
● 5+ years of project management and event planning experience with
demonstrated ability to develop and implement feasible and actionable plans,
sequence activities and anticipate setbacks, and effectively organize their time
and others towards the successful completion of a project.
● Experience with federal policy making, executive agencies and actions and/or
experience in a relevant field (e.g., worker voice and power, economic
opportunity and/or justice, workforce development, advocacy and policy,
nonprofit management, government, or philanthropy).
● Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to
compose effective, thoughtful correspondence, including newsletters,
LinkedIn posts, etc.
● A “get it done” mentality with close attention to detail and follow-up, as well as
intellectual curiosity and appetite for learning new things.
● Team player, highly collaborative, and strong interpersonal skills, and
diplomacy.
● Experienced in bringing an equity lens to the work, including racial and
gender analysis.
● Strong skills in Google Apps—including managing the organization’s Google
workspace—as well as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; knowledge of
Squarespace, SurveyMonkey, Zoom, Mailchimp and/or virtual meeting tools is
also desirable.
Salary, Benefits, Location, Deadline and Eligibility
● $75K - 85K annually, commensurate with experience.
● Generous benefits, including 4 weeks of annual paid vacation; additional paid
holiday leave between December 24 and January 1 and a summer break the
week of July 4th; 8% employer contribution to retirement account after six
months of employment (and 3% employer contribution for the first 6 months);
and a choice of generous health insurance plans.
● The deadline for applications is July 15, 2025; we will be reviewing applications
and conducting interviews on a rolling basis.
● Remote job open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States and
able to operate within the Eastern Standard time zone.
This position reports to: Chief of Staff
Supervisory Requirements: None
Travel Requirements
For those who live outside of Washington, DC, this role will require domestic travel
(approximately four-eight trips annually). For those who live in the DC area, there
may be occasional travel but most meetings and convenings will be held in DC.
Workshop’s Fiscal Sponsor
This position will be formally housed at Community Change, Workshop’s fiscal sponsor. As a fiscally sponsored project of Community Change, all employment contracts are reviewed at the end of the fiscal year and are subject to renewal or extension upon mutual agreement between Workshop employees and Community Change.
At Community Change and Workshop, our vision of a better world centers the
leadership of impacted people of color to move our work on immigrant rights,
economic justice, and racial equity, including a focus on jobs and housing, early
childhood care and education, income supports, and immigration reform. We
strongly encourage the interest and applications of people of color, women, and
people in the disabled and LGBTQ+ communities. Community Change is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.