Strategic Conference & Event Operations Lead (Hybrid)

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants is seeking an experienced events professional to deliver mid- to large-scale conferences, meetings, and hybrid experiences. You will manage logistics, budgets, technology, and vendor relationships to ensure high-quality educational and networking experiences.

Reporting to the Lead Manager, Conference & Events Management, you will collaborate with teams, venues, sponsors, and vendors, supervise staff, and stay current with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of conference, tradeshow, or event experience preferred.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and complex logistics.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary operations liaison for assigned conferences and events.
• Create conference event orders and space layouts for engaging attendee experiences.
• Collaborate with sales and sponsorship on floor plans, sponsorship fulfillment, onsite logistics, vendor coordination, and cost management.
• Manage meeting logistics and supervise temporary staff or volunteers.
• Partner with the Virtual Events team to deliver cohesive experiences for all attendees.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Budget management

Vendor management

Event operations

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants is seeking an experienced events professional to deliver mid- to large-scale conferences, meetings, and hybrid experiences. You will manage logistics, budgets, technology, and vendor relationships to ensure high-quality educational and networking experiences.

Reporting to the Lead Manager, Conference & Events Management, you will collaborate with teams, venues, sponsors, and vendors, supervise staff, and stay current with