Senior Events Manager — Hybrid, High-Impact Conferences

ACS

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Flexible spending account

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

4-week work from anywhere

Job summary

ACS is seeking a Manager of Events to oversee logistics for a high volume of meetings and conferences in Washington, DC. You will lead project planning, budgeting, and vendor management, coordinating marketing and housing, and ensuring successful onsite execution.

You will manage a small team, develop SOPs, and provide strategic support to the department, including volunteer coordination and executive communications. This hybrid role requires travel and after-hours coverage.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree (required); may have an advanced degree or equivalent experience.
8+ years of demonstrated meeting/event planning experience.
5+ years of direct management experience.
Certification: CMP, CMM, CEM, or other Meeting Industry certifications preferred.
Experience in an association environment is preferred.
Technical proficiency in project management tools (Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet), registration platforms (Cvent, Maritz), event apps (Swapcard), MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom and Teams.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with department leadership to develop, communicate, and execute event strategies across multiple concurrent meetings and events.
Provide operational oversight and project management for departmental and organizational goals, including timelines, planning meetings with clients and partners, and ensuring priorities are understood and executed.