Member Events Manager

The Role…

At Soho House, the Member Events Manager is responsible for programming, planning, anddelivering innovative events using Soho House’s guiding principles of curating events for a creative community. Soho House events are designed to inspire members, cross-pollinate the community, and tell authentic stories about a city. The Member Events Manager is responsible for conceptualizing and producing creative, varied, and well-executed Member Events. The Member Events Manager will report to the Head of Membership.

A successful Member Events Manager is an organized storyteller with their finger on the pulse ofcultural trends, possessing talent and innovation that engages members, guests, and staff.

Main Duties...

• Lead the event programming and vibe of the property as well as tell hyper-local stories about the neighborhood the Soho House occupies and its creatives
• Propose trends, technology, and leading innovations for new event formats (including digital) and collaborate with the team on themes and installations for big events
• Inspire members, talent and all Soho House teams when meeting to create and implement events
• Share contacts and ideas, and collaborate with all departments on the set up and creation
• Build and create a diverse database of talent, collaborators and experiences ensuring the House calendar captures the current cultural zeitgeist
• Ensure innovative events & programming are united around our global themes
• Create systems to track the booking and forward lead the event programming and vibe of the property
• Be inventive and ambitious when conceptualizing Member Events (e.g., booking talent, securing an artist residency, or building a grand installation)
• Collaborate with the team on themes and installations for large events
• Adhere to deadlines and budgets to ensure that business goals are met
• Compose compelling copy for all events

Requirements…

• 3+ years of cultural event programming or cultural event production experience
• A long-term resident of Portland with an extensive local network
• Creatively driven and culturally in-tune to develop / foster a network and knowledge to execute events
• Collaborative and communicative providing direction and delegating as required
• Organized and detail oriented
• Ability to multitask and execute under pressure in a demanding fast-paced environment
• Flexible schedule including long hours and regular evening event coverage
• Hospitality or music experience a plus
• Performs other duties as required
• Adhere to the events budget as discussed with the Head of Membership

Why work with us...

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.

• Health Care + 401K: Full time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision as well as Retirement fund with a 2% match
• Paid Time Off: Full- Time Employees have sick day's + vacation days
• Career Development: Soho House can progress your career domestically or internationally as well as managerially or technically
• Soho Impact: Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change, through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach and sustainability
• Learning & Development: An extensive range of internally and externally run courses are available for all employees.
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating our passion for food and drink. Check out our monthly calendars and get involved in trips, training's and events. Available to all.
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.
• Team Meal: Whilst on duty in our Houses & Restaurants you will be provided with a substantial meal free of charge.