Events and Programming Strategy Lead, Centre for Nature and Climate

Lead the events and programming strategy for the Centre for Nature and Climate.

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Overview

Lead the events and programming strategy for the Centre for Nature and Climate.

You have:

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in events strategy, programming, convenings, or experiential engagement.
Proven ability to develop and own an events and programming strategy aligned with organizational goals.
Experience working closely with senior leadership and diverse internal stakeholders, translating strategic priorities into engaging programming.
Strong track record managing complex event portfolios, including calendars, processes, timelines, and cross-functional coordination.
Experience defining and tracking KPIs and performance metrics to assess impact and ROI.
Prior managerial experience required.
Experience related to climate, nature, sustainability, or environmental programming.
Excellent communication skills and experience engaging senior stakeholders and external partners.
Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

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About the Centre for Nature and Climate

The Centre for Nature and Climate (CNC) works to advance global action on climate change and nature loss by convening leaders from business, government, civil society, and academia. Through high-impact initiatives, partnerships, and platforms, CNC aims to accelerate solutions that support a nature-positive, net-zero future and drive systemic change at scale.

About the Role

The Events and Programming Strategy Lead is responsible for developing and executing a cohesive strategy for events and programming that supports the Centre for Nature and Climate’s mission and strategic objectives.

This role serves as the strategic driver behind CNC’s success at key events, translating thematic and institutional priorities into compelling, inclusive, and high-quality programming. The Events and Programming Strategy Lead works closely with CNC leadership, initiative teams, and cross-functional partners to ensure events and programs deliver meaningful impact, stakeholder value, and measurable outcomes. This role will have managerial responsibility of 1 full-time employee.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning

Develop and own the overarching strategy for events and programming for Centre for Nature and Climate
Create, maintain, and oversee the CNC events calendar and planning processes, ensuring coordination across initiatives and teams.
Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and ROI of events and programs.
In close partnership with Head, CNC Operations design a training module for events excellence for CNC staff

2. Event Management Oversight

Lead the planning and execution of institutional Forum events and priority non-Forum events relevant to CNC’s mandate.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including communications and operations
Oversee event timelines, logistics, and resources, ensuring delivery against objectives and constraints.

3. Stakeholder & Partner Engagement

Collaborate with Global Programming Group on priority and other relevant internal stakeholders
Work collaboratively with CNC colleagues to translate initiative content into programming and key sessions
Foster relationships with speakers, venues, and partner organizations.

Requirements and Professional Experience

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in events strategy, programming, convenings, or experiential engagement.
Proven ability to develop and own an events and programming strategy aligned with organizational goals
Experience working closely with senior leadership and diverse internal stakeholders, translating strategic priorities into engaging programming.
Strong track record managing complex event portfolios, including calendars, processes, timelines, and cross-functional coordination.
Experience defining and tracking KPIs and performance metrics to assess impact and ROI.
Prior managerial experience required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience related to climate, nature, sustainability, or environmental programming.
Excellent communication skills and experience engaging senior stakeholders and external partners.
Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Personal Attributes

Strategic thinker with a strong execution mindset.
Collaborative, relationship-oriented, and able to influence across teams.
Detail-oriented while maintaining a big-picture perspective.
Strong alignment with the mission and values of the Centre for Nature and Climate.

Why work at the Forum:

The Forum believes that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to improve the state of the world by building awareness and cooperation, shaping mindsets and agendas, and driving collective action. Join us and become a driver for positive change!

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully developed an event strategy that aligned with organizational goals?	The interviewer wants to assess your experience and ability to create effective event strategies.	Provide a clear example of a successful event strategy, focusing on alignment with key goals.
How have you measured the success of events in the past? Can you share the KPIs you used?	The interviewer is evaluating your ability to assess impact and ROI for event programs.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ to engage senior stakeholders in programming decisions?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a complex event portfolio you have managed. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure that programming is inclusive and meets the needs of diverse audiences?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What role do you think partnerships play in effective event programming?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share an example of a time when your programming initiative had a measurable impact? What were the outcomes?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you balance multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced event planning environment?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.