Strategic Engagement Specialist (Global Events)

Master Job Title: Strategic Engagement Specialist

About Water.org

1 in 4 people around the world lack access to safe water and 2 in 5 people don’t have access to a safe toilet. We are working every day to change this. We are Water.org. We’re here to bring water and sanitation to the world. We want to make it safe, accessible, and cost-effective because we believe that water is the way to empower a bright future that we can all share in, worldwide. We are an international nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, Missouri that has positively transformed millions of lives around the world through access to safe water and sanitation. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, we pioneer market-driven financial solutions to the global water crisis. For more than 30 years, we’ve been providing women hope, children health and families a bright future. 

 Join the Office of the CEO!

We are seeking to hire a Strategic Engagement Specialist to join our team.  The Strategic Engagement Specialist supports the success of the engagement strategy which includes globally focused, complex engagements that position the unique value of Water.org and its affiliate entities, WaterEquity and WaterConnect. This position is primarily responsible for managing projects and assignments related to external events and enterprise communications. The incumbent in this position provides a professional reflection of the Office of the CEO to external contacts and collaborates effectively within and across the Water.org group of entities to achieve timely delivery of assigned objectives and priorities.    

 What You’ll do

Event Management 
Works collaboratively to execute the organization’s global external engagement strategy and provides end-to-end project management of external events, including planning, logistics, scheduling, progress tracking and reporting, and facilitating post-event debriefs to capture key learning and opportunities for improvement. Responsible for developing and maintaining all tools to support event management. 

Event Asset Coordination 
Manages an up-to-date library of speaker assets, including CVs, bios, photos, headshots, and speaker profiles. Ensures consistency across digital platforms, internal communications, and event collateral. Supports preparation of applications, reports and/or other documentation. Manages the organization’s event-related website content in collaboration with the communications team. 

Enterprise Communications Support 
Facilitates internal coordination to streamline event-related communications, ensuring alignment across teams. Assists in drafting and coordinating principal speaker communications, including social media posts, thought leadership content, and other engagement materials. Supports the refinement of event positioning by ensuring messaging consistency across speaking engagements and external platforms. 

 Why Water.org? 

At Water.org, we’re dedicated to breaking barriers to safe water access for everyone, everywhere. When you join us, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team committed to sustainability, diversity, and making a lasting impact. We offer growth opportunities, a collaborative culture, and the chance to drive global change.

Discover What Makes Water.org a Great Place to Work

What Makes you a great fit

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent related working experience in event planning, communications, or external relations. 
• Four or more years of experience in managing high-profile corporate or non-profit events, with a preference for global events.  
• Demonstrated knowledge of user-centered design disciplines and audience engagement strategies. 
• Proficient in MS Office and content creation software and applications, with an interest in leveraging technology as a means to promote efficiency and collaboration.    
• Proficient (written and verbal) in English.   

What Makes you standout

•  Experience in Project management and global events management.

Travel Requirement 

• Up to 5% of domestic and/or international travel 

Salary/Benefits  

This position offers a base salary range of $75,000 -$85,000 . Base salary may be flexible based on skills, certifications, location and/or qualifications. In addition, this position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan up to 10%. This position offers full-time benefits inclusive of medical/dental insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement program, paid time off, paid holidays and more as well as periodic review for merit and incentive pay based on organizational and personal achievement.   

 Being authorized to work in the country posted is a precondition of employment.

Type and Estimated Length of Employment:  

Indefinite

Water.org is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, military and veteran status, genetic information, and any other status protected by law.  We provide qualified applicants and employees reasonable accommodation, when necessary, to enable individuals to complete the application process and/or perform the essential functions of the job. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We strive to build and maintain an inclusive team that will advance our mission and work and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.