Manager, 49ers Foundation Events & Experience

At the San Francisco 49ers, our mission is simple but powerful: to create meaningful moments that inspire and connect. Whether it’s on the field, in the community, or behind the scenes, we’re united by the belief that the work we do has the power to bring people together and leave a lasting impact.

Success here takes more than passion; it’s about bringing your best to every challenge. We thrive by balancing priorities with precision, making thoughtful decisions in fast-paced environments, and always looking ahead to what’s next. Our team is built on core competencies that shape how we work: adaptability, integrity, collaboration, strong communication, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. Together, these qualities fuel our ability to deliver world-class experiences for our fans, partners, and community.

If you’re excited about being part of a supportive team where you can develop your skills, share your ideas, and help make a difference, we’d love to have you join us.

The Manager, 49ers Foundation Events & Experiences, is responsible for handling various detail-oriented tasks to ensure the 49ers Foundation operates at peak efficiency. The primary focus includes overseeing Foundation fundraising and direct-service program event execution, as well as managing and providing strategic direction to marketing and social media efforts through direct oversight of the Marketing & Activations Coordinator. This position requires exceptional written communication and organizational skills, innovative thinking, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a team-oriented “can do” attitude, the ability to collaborate with senior executives, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality work efficiently and promptly. 

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee fundraising event execution, event budgets, event timelines, mass communications, volunteer recruitment, partner and auction activations, etc. 
• Collaborates with direct-service programs (49ers EDU and 49ers Youth Football initiatives) to lead end-to-end event execution in support of program initiatives, including planning, logistics, and vendor/sponsorship involvement to meet program needs.
• Manages event venue selection, vendor procurement, and events reconciliation at Levi’s® Stadium and external venues. 
• Conducts post-event financial analysis and composes thank you acknowledgments to donors and contributing partners. 
• Serves as a point of contact for internal/external event partners, attends site visits, and coordinates follow-up communication with prospective venues. 
• Implement a system for a gameday run of shows by taking a strategic approach to scheduling assignments for all 49ers Foundation team members on a gameday.  
• Assists with gameday donor visits, checks presentations, and Foundation activities, as directed by Head of Administration & Special Projects. 
• Staff management, including but not limited to full and part-time direct reports, as well as volunteers 
• Lead and manage the Marketing & Activations Coordinator, overseeing the planning, prioritization, and execution of marketing initiatives and activations to ensure alignment with Foundation events, operational goals, and overall team effectiveness.
• Manages the department marketing inventory of partner assets and program initiatives. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Abilities and Skills:

• Builds and maintains strong networks across the organization, industry, and community, both internally and externally
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing deadlines and deliverables with strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrates sound decision-making, problem-solving, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Applies analytical and strategic thinking to anticipate needs, think ahead, and develop creative solutions
• Takes initiative and proactively drives ideas and tasks forward to achieve planned objectives
• Establishes trust and loyalty with stakeholders by delivering accessible, efficient, and reliable services and solutions
• Builds authentic, engaging relationships through effective communication across all organizational levels
• Leads meetings that align stakeholders, focus ideas, and drive clear outcomes
• Adapts effectively under pressure while maintaining productivity and focus
• Commits to continuous learning and improvement
• Demonstrates strong leadership, team development, and collaboration skills as an effective team player
• Manages stakeholder relationships and navigates conflict with professionalism and diplomacy

Education and Experience:

• At least 5-7 years of work experience in event production, business operations, project management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred experience with Microsoft Suite, Google Drive, Slack, and Wrike.
• Prior experience working in the sports and entertainment industry is preferred. 
• Experience using OneCause or a similar Fundraising platform is desired.   

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

The employee will be sitting in a typical office environment the majority of the time and may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position requires the ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

Travel:

30% of local travel and 5% of intra and interstate travel requiring overnight stay are expected for this position.

Compensation:

$80-90k

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.