Strategic Conference & Events Lead

The Ford Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ford Agency is sourcing a Conference Development Manager for a national association in Washington, DC. You will coordinate the logistical and administrative components of internal and external meetings and conferences in a fast-paced environment.

You will supervise both virtual and live sessions, manage hotel, catering, rooms and virtual resources, and act as liaison with vendors. Budget control and RFPs are part of the role, with relocation considerations for DC area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3+ years of meeting planning experience, association experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management tools like Asana.
• Ability to problem solve and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate virtual and live meeting sessions and conferences.
• Take full ownership of logistical coordination for a broad range of meetings, conferences, and events.
• Organize hotel reservations, catering, conference rooms, and virtual resources for staff and presenters.
• Act as liaison with third party vendors and handle RFPs and contract negotiations.
• Manage budgets and invoicing for all related expenses.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Asana

Job description

The Ford Agency is sourcing a Conference Development Manager for a national association in Washington, DC. You will coordinate the logistical and administrative components of internal and external meetings and conferences in a fast-paced environment.

You will supervise both virtual and live sessions, manage hotel, catering, rooms and virtual resources, and act as liaison with vendors. Budget control and RFPs are part of the role, with relocation considerations for DC area.