Senior Conference & Event Lead for Global Partnerships

Manhattan Strategy Group; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is seeking a Conference/Event Coordinator to support the USTDA with event management, logistics, outreach and related activities. This role covers planning, organizing, and implementing partnership-building activities including RTMs, conferences, forums, workshops, trainings, and other events.

You will coordinate venues, travel, registration, agendas, and materials; manage vendor relationships and on-site logistics; support participants and foreign delegations;

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience planning, coordinating, and implementing conferences, forums, or similar events.
• Experience supporting events from planning through on-site execution and closeout.
• Experience coordinating venues, registration, vendors, catering, and logistics.
• Ability to manage multiple event workstreams and maintain schedules.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage conferences, RTMs, forums, and trainings from planning to closeout.
• Plan agendas, itineraries, and event materials; coordinate venues and vendors.
• Oversee travel logistics, registrations, and participant communications.
• Recruit speakers and manage on-site logistics, including AV, signage, and materials.
• Monitor outcomes, collect data, and report on event effectiveness.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor coordination

Logistics management

Stakeholder communication

Travel planning

Job description

The Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is seeking a Conference/Event Coordinator to support the USTDA with event management, logistics, outreach and related activities. This role covers planning, organizing, and implementing partnership-building activities including RTMs, conferences, forums, workshops, trainings, and other events.

You will coordinate venues, travel, registration, agendas, and materials; manage vendor relationships and on-site logistics; support participants and foreign delegations;