Obama Foundation · 4 hours ago
Convenings Analyst, Obama Presidential Center
Obama Presidential Center
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$52K/yr - $65K/yr
1+ years expThe Obama Foundation is dedicated to inspiring and empowering individuals to create change in their communities. The Convenings Analyst will work closely with the Convenings Senior Director to manage and execute high-caliber events, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s mission and values.
AssociationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Support the Convenings Senior Director in overall operation management of the Convenings team, including scheduling and refining operational processes for the OPC ahead of its opening in summer 2026
Support the Convenings team in all aspects of assigned OPC convenings, including event goal setting, budget management, scheduling, and coordination of Foundation teams, OPC facilities teams, OPC teams, and logistics
Oversee onsite execution, ensuring all operational needs are met, and manage key event elements such as security, registration, attendee communications, speaker coordination, and accessibility
Perform other duties as assigned
Comprehensive Convening Plans for assigned convenings, including goals, timelines, budgets, staffing, and logistics
Seamless Onsite Execution of convenings, with all operational needs met — including security coordination, registration setup, speaker support, and accessibility accommodations
Convening Budgets that are well-managed, tracked, and aligned with project goals and Foundation guidelines
Effective Attendee Experience Tools such as communication plans, registration systems, and feedback/evaluation methods
Post-Convening Wrap-Ups that include performance evaluations, lessons learned, and data-informed recommendations for improvement
A Collaborative, Inclusive Team Culture fostered through clear communication, shared accountability, and continuous support
Qualification
Required
1-2 years of experience in event planning, project management, or a related field (internships, part-time roles, or volunteer experience count)
Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving situations
This role will be based onsite at the Obama Presidential Center, with routine evening and weekend hours required
The role involves considerable physical mobility throughout the Obama Presidential Center's 19 acre campus, both indoors and outdoors
Preferred
Experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana), event management platforms (e.g., Cvent), and ticketing systems (e.g., Ticketure)
Company
Obama Foundation
The Obama Foundation is a start-up for citizenship and an ongoing project for people to shape, together, what it means to be a good citizen.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$34MKey Investors
Siegel Family EndowmentStavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)Bank of America
2025-07-29Grant
2023-06-22Grant· $26M
2023-05-17Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Michelle Obama
Founder
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