Senior Event Programming Strategist

Standtogether; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting

Flexible time off

Comprehensive health and dental plans

Wellness and mental health support via

Job summary

Stand Together in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Manager, Event Programming to shape strategy-aligned programming across a portfolio of events, from small convenings to flagship tentpoles. You will own the end-to-end programming lifecycle and lead with a clear narrative that advances organizational priorities.

You’ll partner with senior leaders, design engaging session formats, and drive high-quality experiences that mobilize resources, strengthen relationships, and accelerate philanthropic

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in event programming, content development, live events, or a related field.
• Experience owning programming for complex, multi-session events.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate goals into programming plans.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in fast-paced environments.
• Calm under pressure and confident in making live-event decisions.
• Commitment to Stand Together's values and culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead programming development for a portfolio of events, including both small convenings and large tentpole events.
• Translate organizational priorities and partner needs into clear programming strategies, frameworks, and outcomes.
• Define and drive programming throughlines, themes, and narratives that shape the overall event experience.
• Establish and uphold programming standards, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment across events.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to internal leaders on programming direction, tradeoffs, and opportunities.
• Design session formats, agendas, and run‑of‑show outlines that balance inspiration, insight, and engagement.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify priority topics, speakers, and stories aligned to strategic goals.
• Develop speaker briefs, talking points, and session guidance to ensure clarity, consistency, and impact.
• Collaborate with speakers and moderators to refine content, sharpen messages, and elevate on‑stage delivery.
• Work closely with event operations, guest experience, creative, production, and partnerships teams to ensure programming is executable and aligned with the overall event design.
• Serve as the programming point of contact for internal leaders, speakers, and external partners.
• Coordinate timelines, approvals, and feedback loops related to programming development.
• Set and maintain a high bar for programming quality across all events.
• Lead onsite programming execution for key moments, including speaker preparation, stage management, and real‑time decision making.
• Support and mentor team members in onsite execution and problem‑solving.
• Lead post‑event debriefs, synthesizing insights and applying learnings to continuously improve programming strategy.

Job description

Stand Together in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Manager, Event Programming to shape strategy-aligned programming across a portfolio of events, from small convenings to flagship tentpoles. You will own the end-to-end programming lifecycle and lead with a clear narrative that advances organizational priorities.

You’ll partner with senior leaders, design engaging session formats, and drive high-quality experiences that mobilize resources, strengthen relationships, and accelerate philanthropic