EVENT MANAGER
popcorn for the peopleMake an Impact Through Community Engagement Event Manager Popcorn for the People Philadelphia, PA and Surrounding Area | Hybrid Part-Time | Variable Schedule Pay: $25.00 per hour Looking for More Than Just a Job? Popcorn for the People is seeking an organized, community-focused Event Manager to coordinate and support festivals, vendor opportunities, community events, and promotional activities throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding area. This position is ideal for a dependable and enthusiastic professional who enjoys event planning, community engagement, staff development, and creating positive customer experiences. The Event Manager helps advance our mission while increasing brand awareness, supporting revenue growth, and creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. About Popcorn for the People Popcorn for the People is committed to creating meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Through successful community events and retail partnerships, our team promotes inclusion, strengthens community relationships, and shares our mission with customers and supporters. Why Join Our Team? Purpose-Driven Work Support meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities Represent a mission-driven organization in the community Develop relationships with community partners, vendors, and event organizers Help increase awareness of Popcorn for the People Create positive and engaging customer experiences Professional Growth Gain hands-on experience in event planning and community engagement Strengthen leadership, training, and staff coordination skills Build experience in retail operations, inventory management, and event logistics Work independently while collaborating with employees, support staff, vendors, and community partners What You’ll Do As the Event Manager, you will: Coordinate with supportive partners on events for Popcorn for the People employees. Attend seasonally, monthly, and annually occurring events and festivals. Assist in securing inventory with production facility. Train employees and support staff on our mission, event set up, stocking of merchandise, sales techniques, and the processing of a sale on Point of Sale (POS) iPads. Coordinate event times for event staff. Approve all aspects before the day of the event. Ensure the event is completed as smoothly as possible and manage any issues that may arise. Make deliveries to vendors and stores as needed. Who We’re Looking For You may be a great fit if you are: Organized and detail-oriented Dependable and professional Community-focused Comfortable coordinating multiple priorities An effective verbal and written communicator Able to provide leadership, coaching, and direction Service-focused and committed to positive customer experiences Adaptable when event schedules or operational needs change Skilled at identifying challenges and implementing practical solutions Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment Qualifications Required High school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Ability to travel locally throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding area. Ability to transport products, merchandise, equipment, and event materials. Ability to work a variable schedule based on event and operational needs. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Preferred Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in hospitality, event management, marketing, business administration, or a related field. Two or more years of experience coordinating events, community outreach activities, retail operations, or related customer-facing work. Experience supervising or coordinating employees, support staff, or volunteers. Experience using Point-of-Sale systems or iPads in a retail or event environment. Core Competencies Event Planning and Organization Ability to coordinate multiple events, deadlines, sch…