MLT20 Campaign Project Manager

Role Overview: The MLT20 Campaign Project Manager will be responsible for leading the planning, execution, and coordination of key initiatives for MLT’s 20-Year Campaign, including regional receptions and marketing/PR activities (including promotion of a 250+ person Senior Leader Forum and 2,000 person National Conference). They will develop and maintain detailed project timelines, ensuring all deliverables stay on track and align with the campaign’s goals.

Please note that this is a contract position with a duration of 8 to 12 months.

Responsibilities & Deliverables:

• Lead Project Management for Key Campaign Initiatives – Oversee planning, execution, and coordination of MLT’s 20-Year Campaign initiatives, including regional receptions and marketing/PR activities.
• Develop and Maintain Project Timelines – Create and manage detailed project plans, ensuring deliverables stay on track and align with campaign goals.
• Cross-Functional Coordination – Serve as the central point of contact, collaborating with internal teams (marketing, events, partnerships, alumni, 20th anniversary project team) and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of campaign efforts.
• Logistics & Event Execution Support – Assist in planning and executing campaign-related events, including venue coordination, vendor management, and promotional material development.
• Track and Report on Campaign Metrics – Monitor progress against key performance indicators (KPIs), providing updates and insights to leadership on campaign effectiveness and areas for optimization.
• Manage Marketing and PR Deliverables – Work with the marketing team to ensure the timely rollout of promotional assets, media outreach, and digital content that align with campaign messaging.
• Problem-Solving & Risk Management – Identify potential roadblocks in project execution and proactively develop solutions to maintain momentum and ensure a high-quality experience for stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of project management or event coordination experience, preferably in a marketing, nonprofit, or corporate setting.
• Experience with Google Workspace, Asana, and Slack; comfortable working extensively with spreadsheets.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and proactive problem-solver, able to anticipate challenges and develop solutions.
• Experience with event planning and logistics coordination, including vendor management.
• Ability to analyze and report on campaign metrics to inform strategic decisions.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Willing to travel 4+ times during the duration of 12 months.

What We Offer

Inspiring Work

-Transform lives and contribute to a larger social cause

-Quickly see measurable impact from your work

-Make your mark during a critical growth phase for MLT

-Opportunity to work with the visionary leader, John Rice

Community

-Weekly virtual and in-person happy hours 

-Employee Affinity Groups (EAGs)

Professional Development

-Regular skill-development seminars hosted by our industry-leading partners

-Regularly scheduled lunch-and-learns

Benefits Package

-Health and dental insurance

-Workplace flexibility

-Paid holidays

-Transit benefits

*Benefits package applies to full-time employees only

About Management Leadership For Tomorrow (MLT)

MLT is a national nonprofit committed to expanding economic opportunities and building a more inclusive economy. For over 20 years, MLT has provided enterprising young people with a proven playbook for economic mobility and has partnered with the world’s leading employers to help them recruit the best talent from all backgrounds, develop their next generation of leaders, and create cultures of fairness where all employees can thrive. Learn more at mlt.org.

COVID Statement 

MLT is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace, and to modeling the highest degree of health standards for our Fellows, our Partners, and the communities we serve. We expect all MLT employees and contractors to be fully vaccinated - including the booster regimen - against the coronavirus (COVID-19), in accordance with ADA accommodations. Visitors to MLT’s office in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) locations or remote work sites should also expect to comply with this requirement.

Please apply to a position with MLT ONLY if you are willing and able to prove that you are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, regardless of work location.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

We're an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.