Analyst, TBF Events & Engagements

Who is Taco Bell?

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands. 

Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn’t been done before… we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries.   

We’re a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we’re at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más.

At Taco Bell, we’re Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below. 

About Taco Bell Foundation:

At the Taco Bell Foundation, we believe in supporting the passions and dreams of our young people. We invest in America’s youth, ages 16-26, and help them pursue their educational goals and career aspirations – no matter what their unique passion. We leverage our scale and reach to convene the right partners and build impactful programs and experiences so these young people can confidently pursue their dream-career. Since 1992, the Foundation has reached more than 5 million young people across the country and has awarded more than $155 million in grants and scholarships, focused on education, mentorship and career readiness.

About the Job:

The Taco Bell Foundation Experiential Marketing Manager plays a key role in the Foundation’s success and works closely aligned with the Taco Bell Internal Corporate Event’s Team. While this is a Tairco Bell Foundation position reporting to the Foundation’s Head of Marketing and Communications, they will have accountability to the Corporate Events Team to ensure Taco Bell brand alignment and impact at all Taco Bell Corporate Meetings and Activations.

This position will collaborate with the Taco Bell Foundation programs and development departments, to deliver experiences that drive impact.

This position will help imagine, plan and execute inspiring events and activations that engage and bring the Taco Bell Foundation’s mission to life. With this role, the opportunities are endless. From national franchisee gatherings to youth scholarship celebrations and digital experiences, you’ll help create meaningful experiences that delight and engage donors, team members, scholars and Taco Bell fans.

The Day-to-Day:

• • Lead the creative translation of vision into impactful TBF brand experiences by shaping and delivering high-profile Foundation events and activations—spanning physical and digital formats such as franchisee gatherings, golf tournaments, product and campaign launches, internal celebrations, Taco Bell Corporate staff engagement initiatives, and community impact events. Drive the end-to-end project lifecycle from strategic concept development through flawless execution, ensuring every activation reflects brand purpose and advances organizational goals. Oversee comprehensive project management, including timeline creation and tracking, stakeholder alignment, vendor negotiations, budget oversight, registration systems, creative asset coordination, run-of-show development, logistics planning, shipping, and post-event evaluations—bringing together teams, resources, and ideas to deliver exceptional experiences that resonate and inspire emotional connection to the Taco Bell Foundation.
  • Lead Strategy and Tactical Execution. Collaborate with cross-functional senior leadership, internal teams, and external partners to set direction, negotiate, and incorporate feedback, thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment while driving initiatives from concept to completion.
  • Influence and Manage Stakeholders and Vendors. Manage external vendors and cross-functional internal departments to ensure all event and activation elements are aligned with the event vision, Taco Bell Foundation mission, and delivers on goals. This includes managing programmatic content with the Taco Bell Foundation marketing and program teams, as well as sourcing and managing relationships with outside vendors, executives and other partners to deliver on objectives.
  • Be Detail Oriented and Financially Savvy. Manage event expenses, vendor coordination, invoices and payments with finance partners; oversee ordering, inventory, and organization of Foundation-branded materials and assets; maintain internal files, schedules, process documentation, and post-event reports.
  • Drive Action & Impact. Transform the Taco Bell Foundation events into experiences that tell an impactful story. Collaborate with content, communications, and programs teams to convey the Foundation brand through signage, visuals, scripts, ambiance and stage content while also ensuring event photos and content is captured for brand storytelling.

Is This You?

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience. Marketing, communications, event management, or related field, preferred
• At least 4-6 years of professional experience in event planning and strategy, or brand/experiential marketing.
• Creative with the ability to come up with unique, memorable and impactful event ideas.
• Problem-Solving abilities. Being able to quickly and effectively solve problems and adapt to unexpected challenges is a must.
• Communication skills, you will need to communicate clearly and effectively with donors, vendors, executives and project team members to ensure everyone is on the same page.
• Negotiation Skills. You will need to negotiate contracts, prices and terms with vendors that lower the cost of events.
• Budgeting and Financial Management: ability to understand budgeting, cost control and financial management.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines and details simultaneously.
• Positive, flexible, and the ability to handle stress and pressure calmly and professionally is essential.
• Customer Service: ability to provide excellent customer service to build a positive reputation for the Taco Bell Foundation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Team); experience with project management tools like Monday a plus.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva is a bonus but not required.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% for event execution and site visits (includes some evenings and weekends). 

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons 
• Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building) 
• Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash, 
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions 
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering 
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program 
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting 
• Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
• Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name 

Salary Range: ­­$86,300 to $90,000 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits 

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

At Taco Bell, we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self! 

Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.  

 

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Client-provided location(s): Irvine, CA

Job ID: 7206582

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-03T18:30:32