Global Events: Agenda & Speaker Coordinator

Manhattan Strategy Group; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is seeking an Agenda Development and Speaker Coordinator to support USTDA with event management, logistics, outreach and related activities, including reverse trade missions, conferences, forums, trainings, and workshops. This role focuses on planning, organizing, and executing partnerships that advance USTDA's mission.

Candidates will develop agendas, coordinate speakers, manage travel and on-site logistics, and ensure materials, interpretation, and AV support

Qualifications

• Five+ years creating substantive agendas and coordinating speakers for conferences or events.
• Ability to translate program objectives into structured sessions, panels, and run-of-show materials.
• Experience recruiting subject-matter experts, government and private-sector representatives.
• Proven skill in managing multiple speakers and sessions while aligning with objectives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize agendas, sessions, and run-of-show documents for events.
• Coordinate speakers, invitations, confirmations, biographies, and materials.
• Oversee travel logistics, venue, vendors, and on-site operations.
• Support outreach and recruitment of participants and stakeholders.

Skills

Agenda development

Speaker coordination

Event planning

Logistics management

Travel planning

Interpreting & translation

Stakeholder engagement

Budget & scheduling

Job description

Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is seeking an Agenda Development and Speaker Coordinator to support USTDA with event management, logistics, outreach and related activities, including reverse trade missions, conferences, forums, trainings, and workshops. This role focuses on planning, organizing, and executing partnerships that advance USTDA's mission.

Candidates will develop agendas, coordinate speakers, manage travel and on-site logistics, and ensure materials, interpretation, and AV support