Conference Development Manager

The Ford Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ford Agency is sourcing a Conference Development Manager for a national association in Washington, DC. You will coordinate the logistical and administrative components of internal and external meetings and conferences in a fast-paced environment.

You will supervise both virtual and live sessions, manage hotel, catering, rooms and virtual resources, and act as liaison with vendors. Budget control and RFPs are part of the role, with relocation considerations for DC area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3+ years of meeting planning experience, association experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management tools like Asana.
• Ability to problem solve and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate virtual and live meeting sessions and conferences.
• Take full ownership of logistical coordination for a broad range of meetings, conferences, and events.
• Organize hotel reservations, catering, conference rooms, and virtual resources for staff and presenters.
• Act as liaison with third party vendors and handle RFPs and contract negotiations.
• Manage budgets and invoicing for all related expenses.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Asana

Job description

A national association is looking for a sharp and organized Conference Development Manager to coordinate the logistical and administrative components of internal and external meetings and conferences. The ideal candidate will have planned small and large-scale events and have the ability to work in a very fast-paced environment. If you are looking for a collaborative and engaging team environment, then this role is for you!

Responsibilities Include

• Coordinate virtual and live meeting sessions and conferences
• Take full ownership of logistical coordination for a broad range of meetings, conferences, and events
• Organize hotel reservations, catering, conference rooms, and virtual resources for staff and presenters
• Act as liaison with third party vendors and handle RFPs and contract negotiations
• Manage budgets and invoicing for all related expenses

Qualifications Include

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of meeting planning experience, association experience preferred
• Very strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and project management tools like Asana
• Ability to problem solve and work under pressure

Compensation

• $85K -$100K

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.