Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Manager, Professional Groups

at Two Ten Footwear Foundation

🏢 About Two Ten Footwear Foundation

Two Ten Footwear Foundation is the only national nonprofit dedicated to supporting the U.S. footwear industry, with a legacy dating back to the 1930s. Employees here have a unique opportunity to directly impact the lives of industry professionals through financial aid, scholarships, and community programs. The foundation's focus on lifting lives and fostering connections makes it a mission-driven, collaborative workplace.

About This Role

As Senior Manager of Professional Groups, you will lead two key communities—Women in the Footwear Industry and the HR group—owning their strategic direction and day-to-day operations. Your work will directly shape the member experience, from planning high-impact events to scaling processes for efficiency. This role is pivotal in strengthening industry networks and delivering measurable value to members.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a virtual check-in with the advisory board to align on upcoming events, followed by reviewing engagement metrics from a recent webinar. You could spend the afternoon refining a template for event planning, then join a call with a potential partner to explore a new collaboration for the HR group.

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🎯 Who Two Ten Footwear Foundation Is Looking For

  • Has 6-8 years of experience in program or project management, with a strong track record of planning both virtual and in-person events for professional groups.
  • Excels at stakeholder management, adept at coordinating advisory boards and leadership councils while balancing diverse interests.
  • Loves building repeatable processes, templates, and frameworks to scale programs efficiently, with a knack for identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Is data-savvy, comfortable tracking engagement metrics, analyzing survey results, and creating dashboards to inform decisions.

📝 Tips for Applying to Two Ten Footwear Foundation

1

Highlight specific examples of scaling professional groups or communities, including metrics like membership growth or event attendance increases.

2

Showcase your experience with both in-person and virtual event planning, detailing logistics, budgets, and attendee satisfaction outcomes.

3

Demonstrate your process-building skills by describing templates or frameworks you created that improved efficiency or consistency.

4

Mention any familiarity with the footwear industry or affinity groups (e.g., women in leadership, HR networks) to show cultural alignment.

5

Tailor your resume to emphasize 'stakeholder management' and 'measurement/reporting'—key requirements listed in the job description.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Express passion for the foundation's mission of supporting footwear industry professionals and building community.", 'Detail your experience managing advisory boards or leadership councils, emphasizing your collaborative approach.', 'Provide a concrete example of how you improved processes or scaled a program, including measurable results.', 'Convey enthusiasm for working remotely and managing hybrid events across time zones.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Two Ten's website to understand their current programs, especially the Women in the Footwear Industry and HR groups—look for recent events or initiatives.
  • → Read the foundation's annual report or impact stories to grasp their strategic priorities and how they measure success.
  • → Check LinkedIn for current employees in similar roles to understand team structure and day-to-day responsibilities.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the footwear industry landscape—key players, trends, and challenges—to show industry awareness.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach engaging members of Women in the Footwear Industry and HR groups to ensure consistent participation?
2 Describe a time you had to manage conflicting priorities from multiple stakeholders (e.g., advisory board vs. leadership).
3 Walk us through a process or template you built that successfully scaled a program—what metrics did you use?
4 How do you measure the success of a professional networking event? What data points matter most?
5 Given the remote nature, how would you foster community and connection among members who rarely meet in person?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic application—failing to mention the specific groups (Women in the Footwear Industry, HR) or the foundation's mission.
  • Avoid focusing only on event logistics without demonstrating strategic thinking about community building and scalability.
  • Don't overlook the remote aspect—show you have experience working independently and managing virtual teams or events.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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