Events Manager

By: Wisconsin Historical Foundation, Inc.

Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000

Job Summary:

The Wisconsin Historical Foundation exists to advance the mission of the Wisconsin Historical Society.

  • Mission: The Society connects people to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories.
  • Vision: Enriching and transforming lives through unparalleled access to history.
  • Values: We believe that increasing the public's knowledge of history has profound societal, cultural and economic benefit.

As a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, the Foundation receives grants and private contributions benefiting the Society and administers the membership program.

Position Description
The Events Manager is responsible for producing a range of events in support of the Society. Activity includes planning and executing gatherings, celebrations, and experiences that strategically advance fundraising and engage key audiences in support of the Society’s strategic priorities. The Events Manager must have a solid understanding of donor event best practices and the donor relationship cycle and be an incredible collaborator who builds cross-functional teams necessary to implement events.

Please view the complete job posting on our website here: https://wisconsinhistory.org/about/careers/events-manager/

How to Apply:

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Erika Flaherty at erika.flaherty@wisconsinhistory.org, or mail them to Wisconsin Historical Foundation, ATTN: Erika Flaherty, 816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706. Applications accepted until June 12, 2026.


Direct inquiries to Erika Flaherty at erika.flaherty@wisconsinhistory.org or (608) 261-9590.