Policy Events Lead: Galas, Briefings & Summits

National Academy of Social Insurance; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Academy of Social Insurance seeks an organized, collaborative Events Manager to lead its external events and policy convenings in Washington, DC. You will produce a growing portfolio of virtual and in‑person programs, including policy summits, briefings, symposia, roundtables, webinars, and the annual fundraising gala.

You will collaborate with leadership to shape strategy, develop agendas, manage budgets, select vendors, and engage policy experts, government officials, funders, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience planning and producing public policy events.
• Experience supporting event fundraising and sponsorships.
• Strong project-management with budgets and timelines.
• Familiarity with public policy environments and senior leaders.
• Excellent communication, sound judgment, attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative and collaborate in a small, fast‑moving team and travel.
• Experience in think tanks or nonprofit organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape external events strategy with Academy leadership.
• Develop event goals, formats, agendas, speakers, and audiences.
• Improve processes and infrastructure for events portfolio.
• Evaluate participation and outcomes to improve future programming.
• Lead events from concept to follow‑up within approved budgets.
• Manage the annual gala and other signature events.
• Develop proposed budgets and manage spending.
• Select venues and vendors within budgets and policies.
• Manage logistics: timelines, registration, travel, AV.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and run‑of‑show documents.
• Ensure events are substantive and aligned with the Academy’s mission.

Skills

Public policy events

Project management

Budget & vendors

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Evening events travel

Job description

The National Academy of Social Insurance seeks an organized, collaborative Events Manager to lead its external events and policy convenings in Washington, DC. You will produce a growing portfolio of virtual and in‑person programs, including policy summits, briefings, symposia, roundtables, webinars, and the annual fundraising gala.

You will collaborate with leadership to shape strategy, develop agendas, manage budgets, select vendors, and engage policy experts, government officials, funders, and