Senior Manager, Professional Groups

• Lead day-to-day management of affinity and professional groups (Women in the Footwear Industry & Human Resources), executing strategic plans and delivering against program goals.
• Own operations including planning and delivering in-person and virtual events (networking, leadership summits, panels), coordinating stakeholders (Advisory Board & Leadership Council), and ensuring consistent member experiences.
• Continuously improve processes, tools, and frameworks to scale impact efficiently, and identify opportunities for new approaches and partnerships.

This role strengthens professional development and community across the footwear industry, empowering employees through networking, leadership summits, and resources that advance careers and foster belonging.

• 6–8 years of experience in program/project management, events, marketing/communications, and/or community relations.
• Conference/event planning experience (virtual and in-person) and strong stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build repeatable processes, templates, and frameworks to scale programs.
• Comfort with measurement and reporting (e.g., engagement metrics, survey insights, dashboards) and strong written/verbal communication skills.

Comprehensive benefits package including generous time off, health and dental available immediately, and retirement plans. Opportunity to be part of a mission-driven nonprofit making a tangible impact in the footwear industry.

Since the 1930s, the Two Ten Footwear Foundation has been the only national nonprofit dedicated to lifting lives in the U.S. footwear industry, providing financial assistance, scholarships, professional development, and community building.