Senior Events & Programs Lead (Hybrid & Onsite)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

American University seeks an Events Lead to oversee and coordinate events, provide admin support, and assist with marketing for SPA events, meetings, and conferences in line with strategic goals.

The role manages budgeting, vendor coordination, A/V support, and post-event evaluations while supervising the Events Coordinator and student workers. On-site, full-time, with evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in training and experience.
• 5-8 years experience in event management and execution or the equivalent in education and experience required.
• 3-4 years experience managing internal and external events, coordinating logistics, and marketing events to stakeholders in a year-round, complex environment.
• 1-3 years supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate events from concept through execution and wrap-up.
• Manage day-of logistics, including vendor coordination, on-site troubleshooting, A/V and IT support, catering execution, and guest services.
• Oversee agenda delivery, speaker support, managing registration, and time management during the event.
• Ensure smooth event close-out, including budget reconciliation, reporting, and post-event evaluations.

Skills

Event planning

Budgeting

Team leadership

Vendor coordination

Marketing and social media

Zoom / webinar tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in training and experience

Tools

Swoogo

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Video conferencing hardware

Job description

American University seeks an Events Lead to oversee and coordinate events, provide admin support, and assist with marketing for SPA events, meetings, and conferences in line with strategic goals.

The role manages budgeting, vendor coordination, A/V support, and post-event evaluations while supervising the Events Coordinator and student workers. On-site, full-time, with evenings/weekends as needed.