Convenings Analyst, Obama Presidential Center jobs in United States
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Obama Foundation · 4 hours ago

Convenings Analyst, Obama Presidential Center

positionCenter, IN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$52K/yr - $65K/yr
date1+ years exp

The Obama Foundation is dedicated to inspiring and connecting people to create change in their communities. The Convenings Analyst, OPC will support the design, management, and execution of high-caliber convenings, 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

Qualification

Event planningProject managementProject management toolsEvent management platformsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAdaptability

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

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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.
dateFounded in 2014
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.obama.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$34M
Key Investors
Siegel Family EndowmentStavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)Bank of America
2025-07-29Grant
2023-06-22Grant· $26M
2023-05-17Grant· $3M

Leadership Team

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Michelle Obama
Founder

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