About 4Roots
4Roots is a nonprofit organization dedicated to unearthing the power of food to build healthy communities. Through sustainable agriculture, education, and community engagement, the 4Roots Farm Campus serves as a living example of how food can cultivate wellness, connection, and impact.
Position Summary
The Events and Engagement Planner leads the planning and execution of 4Roots-produced events that advance the organization's mission, community engagement, and strategic goals. This role owns the internal events calendar, coordinates cross-functional planning for signature events, and develops the systems and processes that ensure successful event execution year after year. Unlike events owned by other departments, this position serves as the primary planner and creative lead for events developed and produced by 4Roots
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications:
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3+ years of experience in event planning, nonprofit programming, community engagement, or a related field.
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Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
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Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders.
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Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for events.
Preferred Qualifications:
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5+ years of experience in event planning or nonprofit event management.
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Experience planning and executing large-scale community, fundraising, or public events.
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Experience leading planning committees, volunteers, or cross-functional teams.
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Passion for the 4Roots mission and community impact.
What You’ll Do
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Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of 4Roots-produced events that support the organization's mission, community engagement, and strategic goals.
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Maintain the internal events calendar, develop event timelines, and create systems and processes that ensure successful event execution year after year.
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Lead planning efforts for signature events, including coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets, overseeing vendors, and directing on-site event execution.
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Serve as the primary point of contact for event-related vendors, partners, and stakeholders.
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Develop and maintain event playbooks, standard operating procedures, and planning resources to support continuous improvement and organizational knowledge.
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Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, and other departments to ensure events are effectively promoted and executed.
Benefits of Joining the 4Roots Family Include:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
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401(k) with Company Match
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Daily Pay
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Team Member Discounts & Health and Wellness Benefits
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Paid Parental Leave
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Telemedicine & Mental Health Services
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Quarterly Team Outings & Annual Celebrations
At 4Roots, all talent is given equal opportunity. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct background checks on all employees.
