Senior Government Conference & Events Manager (DC On-Site)

BETAH Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BETAH is a federal-contractor focused on social equity and sustainable communities. This on-site Conference Manager role is located in downtown Washington, DC, with responsibilities for pre- and post-event planning, vendor management, budgeting, and speaker coordination.

Full-time position requiring 5 years of event planning, ability to obtain security clearance, and strong MS Office skills. Candidates must excel under pressure in a fast-paced government setting.

Qualifications

• BS or CMP and 5 years of event planning experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently, as a self-starter, and within short timeframes.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good computer skills in a Windows environment (MS Office - Word, Excel).
• Skilled at developing and managing budgets.
• Knows government contracting and Federal Travel Regulations.
• Effective communicator both in writing and orally.
• Exceptionally skilled in organizing multiple, simultaneous tasks with a strong attention to detail.
• Has a professional demeanor and appearance and can maintain utmost composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manages all logistical requirements for meetings, conferences, and trade show exhibits, including budget development.
• Verifies and approves vendor invoices.
• Monitors vendor price justifications, accounts receivable and payable, and ensure conformance to Federal Procurement and Travel Regulations.
• Recruits and confirms speakers and consultants for client programs.
• Assists in the design and selection of exhibit booths.
• Designs layout of booth and arranges for all support services (e.g., set up and tear down, drayage, audiovisual and computer equipment, promotional materials, and staffing).
• Promotes efficient and effective execution of all conference management tasks.
• Assist in the operation of the Treasury Dining Room (TDR), which provides all the in-house catering at Treasury. Assistance in the TDR can include collaboration on catering menus, catering design schemes and occasional front-of-house assistance.
• Able to manage a broad range of events, including meetings, conferences, shows, and exhibits for both government and private industry organizations.

Skills

Task management

Budget management

Vendor coordination

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Education

BS or CMP and 5 years of event planning experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

BETAH is a federal-contractor focused on social equity and sustainable communities. This on-site Conference Manager role is located in downtown Washington, DC, with responsibilities for pre- and post-event planning, vendor management, budgeting, and speaker coordination.

Full-time position requiring 5 years of event planning, ability to obtain security clearance, and strong MS Office skills. Candidates must excel under pressure in a fast-paced government setting.