Events Associate, Hawai’i

Application Instructions:

Please note that the application period ends at 12:00 am Eastern Daylight Time on the due date listed. For applicants in Hawaii Standard Time, please plan to submit your application by 5:59pm the day before.

Although cover letters are not required, we appreciate and will consider a letter explaining your interest in this position and our organization. (You can upload the cover letter in the same location as your resume.)

Internal applicants (TNC employees) must apply through Workday via the Jobs Hub.

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Events Associate is responsible for managing and implementing a long list of resources, products, in-person events and virtual events that further The Nature Conservancy’s mission and its target audiences (donors and supporters). This position works within one of our most important areas of Marketing – the production and delivery of compelling events and other experiences that bring our donors and partners closer to the work we do at The Nature Conservancy in Hawaii and the people who do it.

This role will be based out of Hawaii, with a strong preference for candidates located on Oahu, to ensure effective in‑person collaboration with teams across the islands.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Events Associate manages and implements events that align with the strategic priorities of The Nature Conservancy’s Hawai’i & Palmyra Chapter. The Events Associate will be responsible for the project management and execution of 15-18 events annually of varying scope and complexity. The Events Associate leads on the development of Marketing’s annual field trip series by identifying and scoping locations and leading the programming, branding and promotional efforts for these experiences. 

They work closely with various constituents including senior staff, field offices, department and division staff, vendors, and other key stakeholders to ensure events are developed in a highly collaborative and informed way and deliver positive donor experiences that bring them closer to the lands, water, oceans, and climate work we do. They may coordinate and manage budgets for the events they produce and oversee the day-to-day tasks of scheduling the pre-planned event calendar annually.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Manage and serve as team lead on assigned projects.
• Coordinating with various participating staff, external vendors, and other third parties
• Developing materials and tracking communications between the parties to ensure the successful completion of all events
• Responsibility and accountability for meeting project goals and objectives.
• Resolves complex issues independently within program area.
• Opportunity to act independently within program goals.
• 25% travel is required for business meetings and events, trainings, and/or team retreats and meetings.
• Other related duties as assigned.

We’re Looking for You:

We’re looking for a creative engagement planner with a passion for creating strategic, one-of-a-kind and inclusive experiences that have a transformational impact on donors, prospects and partners to The Nature Conservancy. A successful candidate will be an open-minded, big thinker, creative and diplomatic problem solver, detail-oriented project manager, proactive and responsive communicator, who is flexible, adaptable, and excited by working across teams with a wide array of stakeholders.

If this position resonates with you, apply today and find a career where you can find meaning and purpose!

They are deeply comfortable operating at the intersection of strategy and execution—able to develop thoughtful marketing approaches while also rolling up their sleeves to produce and project manage high-quality events and coordinate between various teams that are critical to a successful event.

This person is a trusted advisor to program and philanthropy partners, skilled at building relationships across teams and with external collaborators, including media. They are organized, adaptable, and resourceful, with the judgment to navigate complexity, shifting priorities, and logistical constraints.

The ideal candidate brings a deep respect for Indigenous knowledge, an understanding of Hawaiian culture and community-led storytelling, and approaches marketing as a tool for impact, by amplifying conservation outcomes, strengthening partnerships, and inspiring action in ways that are authentic, inclusive, and locally grounded.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience cultivating and managing client/customer relationships in Hawai’i.
• Experience writing, editing and proofreading.
• Experience organizing and coordinating multiple projects.

Desired Qualifications

• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred, ideally a familiarity and understanding of Hawai’i.
• Multi-lingual skills appreciated.
• Experience leading in a team-based environment with internal and/or external partners
• Experience applying marketing principles on projects/programs.
• Experience conceiving and writing creatively, tailoring technical or scientific information for non-technical audiences.
• Experience managing a budget.
• Practical knowledge of current and evolving trends related to field of experience.
• Strong communication skills with ability to articulate ideas in a compelling manner.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and guide work to meet quality and brand standards.
• Familiarity with digital platforms, content management systems, email marketing tools, and analytics.
• Experience planning and producing live and/or virtual events
• An understanding of current trends and best practices for live and/or virtual event production
• A passion (or at least a major interest) in conservation.

Salary Information:

The starting pay for this position is within the range of $75,650 – $83,385. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA and state of employment is Hawaii. Where a successful candidate’s pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.