Hybrid Conference & Event Lead for C-Suite Meetings

American Council of Life Insurers; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

American Council of Life Insurers in Washington, DC is seeking a Manager, Conference Development to plan and execute high-profile meetings, conferences, and C-suite events. This hybrid role combines in-office Tuesdays–Thursdays with remote Mondays and Fridays.

You will manage logistics, budgets, vendors, and on-site execution for members, speakers, sponsors, and guests, traveling as needed. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent meeting-planning experience, 4–6 years of experience, CMP preferred;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent meeting-planning experience.
• 4–6 years of meeting management experience; CMP preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Asana, Canva, and iMIS preferred.
• Travel flexibility for site visits and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute high-profile meetings, conferences, and C-suite events.
• Develop budgets, timelines, hotel arrangements, room blocks, vendor contracts, and AV needs.
• Lead on-site operations including catering, setups, transportation, décor, and staffing.
• Support sourcing, RFPs, site selection, contract negotiations, and post-conference reporting.
• Coordinate with marketing and social media teams; support ACLI Rising Leader Program.

Skills

Meeting management

Communication

Organization

Time management

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent meeting-planning experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Asana

Canva

iMIS

Job description

American Council of Life Insurers in Washington, DC is seeking a Manager, Conference Development to plan and execute high-profile meetings, conferences, and C-suite events. This hybrid role combines in-office Tuesdays–Thursdays with remote Mondays and Fridays.

You will manage logistics, budgets, vendors, and on-site execution for members, speakers, sponsors, and guests, traveling as needed. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent meeting-planning experience, 4–6 years of experience, CMP preferred;