Sr. Manager, Advocacy Events

National Association of REALTORS®; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Hybrid schedule (3 days in office)

Job summary

The National Association of REALTORS® is seeking a Sr. Manager of Advocacy Events to lead planning, coordination, and onsite execution of high-impact advocacy programs in the Washington, D.C. office.

You will manage complex logistics, speaker coordination, and meeting operations while guiding a team of events professionals. This role reports to the Director of Advocacy Events & Initiatives, offers a hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week, and a compensation range of $120,000–$140,000

Qualifications

• Experience independently planning and executing complex meetings and events.
• Proven ability to coordinate speakers, executives, and government officials.
• Strong organizational and communication skills in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and onsite execution of complex meetings and events.
• Coordinate speaker engagement, logistics, and contracts.
• Manage DC office meetings, including space, catering, materials, and tech setup.
• Serve as main contact for internal and external advocacy guests.
• Collaborate with Director to meet key advocacy deliverables and calendar integration.
• Support branding and promotional material delivery with Communications and Creative teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Event planning

Speaker coordination

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Project management

Job description

Position Summary:

The Sr. Manager of Advocacy Events plays a pivotal role in the planning, coordination, and onsite execution of NAR’s high-impact advocacy events. Supporting the Director of Advocacy Events & Initiatives, this position independently manages complex event logistics, speaker coordination, and meeting operations, including internal and external stakeholder gatherings in NAR’s Washington, D.C. office. The Sr. Manager serves as a team leader and trusted resource to advocacy events managers, specialists, and coordinators, bringing demonstrated expertise in event planning best practices and a consistent track record of high-quality execution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently lead and manage the planning and onsite execution of assigned complex, high-level meetings and events, coordinating closely with the Director on overall strategy, direction, and execution.
• Coordinate speaker engagement and logistics throughout high-visibility programs, including supporting the negotiation and execution of speaker agreements and contracts and managing speakers onsite to ensure a seamless experience for presenters and attendees.
• Oversee the scheduling and execution of meetings in the D.C. office building, which includes space allocation, catering, materials, and technical setup.
• Serve as the key point of contact for internal teams and external guests regarding Advocacy event logistics, including working directly with high-level government and public officials.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Advocacy Events & Initiatives to ensure key deliverables for Advocacy events are met, including integration with the broader NAR meeting calendar.
• Support event branding and marketing efforts by working with Communications and Creative staff for the timely delivery of promotional materials.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience independently managing complex, high-level meetings and events from planning through onsite execution.
• Proven experience coordinating speakers, executives, government officials, or other high-profile stakeholders.
• Experience with speaker contracting, including supporting contract negotiations and execution, preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of event planning best practices and a commitment to delivering high-quality work and results.

Compensation:$120,000-$140,000.

NAR provides comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance.
NAR is on a hybrid schedule and in the office 3 days a week.

Organizational Overview:

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is a team of professionals dedicated to providing world-class service to approximately 1.5 million REALTORS® working in the United States and around the world. The real estate industry is fast-paced and fast-changing--each year, our members participate in the sale, lease, and management of real estate. As in every industry, our members’ value proposition is constantly being challenged by innovation.

It is our mission to empower REALTORS® as they preserve, protect and advance the right to real property for all. We cannot do that without the ideas, passion, and commitment from our talented employees. As our greatest assets, employees are offered their pick of competitive benefits/perks and flexible work options.