Remote Events Architect for VIPs & Lawmakers

FGA; Naples (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) is hiring an Events Manager to lead end-to-end events, from negotiating venues to on-site execution. You will plan about 20 events annually, including donor dinners, fly-ins for lawmakers, and policy summits, with a focus on high-profile VIPs and political stakeholders.

The role is fully remote with travel two to three times per quarter, requiring strong organization, relationship-building, and a calm, solution-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Five years of producing live events end to end.
• Experience with lawmakers or VIPs is a plus.
• Calm under pressure and focused on solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own the Event Portfolio with ~20 events per year, manage calendars.
• Set agendas with senior staff and build speaker lineups.
• On-site lead to run events from advance day to wrap-up and handle issues.
• Own event management platforms, SOPs, and templates, and improve processes.
• Build and track event budgets, vendor payments, and final cost reports.

Skills

Event planning

Composure under pressure

Strong communicator

VIP/lawmaker experience

Travel coordination

Tools

Cvent

Basecamp

Ramp

Job description

Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) is hiring an Events Manager to lead end-to-end events, from negotiating venues to on-site execution. You will plan about 20 events annually, including donor dinners, fly-ins for lawmakers, and policy summits, with a focus on high-profile VIPs and political stakeholders.

The role is fully remote with travel two to three times per quarter, requiring strong organization, relationship-building, and a calm, solution-oriented mindset.