Job Description

Penn Foster Group – Event Manager  

Looking Ahead to 2026! 

This role begins on January 5, 2026, and we’re excited to start the search now. If you're planning your next career move and want to kick off the new year with a fresh opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. 

At Penn Foster Group, our purpose is to open doors to brighter futures by helping learners gain the skills they need to grow their careers. Our Event Manager will be responsible for planning and delivering experiences that celebrate our learners’ accomplishments, engage our alumni, and bring our leaders and community together. Reporting to the Director of Communications, this role will manage our approach to signature events that reinforce our brand, culture, and commitment to learner success.

Key Responsibilities  

• Graduation Ceremonies  
  
  Plan and execute Penn Foster Group’s graduation, including venue management, logistics, stage program, staff logistics, data logistics, and ensuring a memorable learner and family experience. 
• Hub Events:  
  
  Lead planning and execution of events at Penn Foster Group hubs (Chandler, AZ; Boston, MA; Scranton, PA; NY/NJ area; Salt Lake, UT; Atlanta, GA) to foster employee culture and connection. 
• Leadership Summits:  
  
  Partner with HR and Marketing to organize Manager Summits and Extended Leadership Team Summit, providing input on agenda development, speaker coordination, and onsite logistics. 
• Conferences & External Events:  
  
  Provide planning support and onsite management for conferences and external events where Penn Foster Group is participating or represented where needed. This may include launching new events in the future, like alumni meetups or co-learning sites.
• New Events:  
  
  Launch and manage new events such as an annual alumni virtual job fair, partnering with partners, PFG teams, and a platform vendor to provide career advancement opportunities for graduates. 
• Project & Budget Management:  
  
  Manage event budgets, vendor relationships, and project timelines to ensure successful delivery and strong return on investment. 
• Collaboration:  
  
  Work closely with Marketing, HR, B2B, and senior leaders to ensure event alignment with company goals and messaging. 

Skills and Qualifications You Will Need  

• 5+ years of progressive experience in event management, preferably in education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations. 
• Proven track record of planning and executing large-scale events (e.g., graduations, conferences) as well as virtual and hybrid experiences. 
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver on time and on budget. 
• Excellent vendor management, negotiation, and budget management experience. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to engage senior leaders and external stakeholders. 
• Comfort with technology platforms for event registration, hybrid/virtual event delivery, and collaboration. 
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority. 
• High level of attention to detail, adaptability, and problem-solving skills. 
• Willingness to travel regularly (~1–2 times per month) to support graduations, hub events, and conferences. Note these may occasionally occur on weekends. 

Location  

Virtual, with ability to travel regularly (~20% travel). Teams are primarily remote, with hubs in Chandler, AZ; Boston, MA; and Scranton, PA. 

Equal Employment Opportunity  

At Penn Foster Group we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that embraces and celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other status protected under federal, state, or local law. 

What We Offer  

We offer a competitive base salary and incentive compensation, plus a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, generous paid time off, sponsored volunteer opportunities, a 401K with a company match, plus free access to all our online programs. 

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