Strategic Director, Annual Meetings & Live Events

The Ford Agency, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ford Agency, Inc. has partnered with a national higher education focused association to search for a strategic director to head the logistical planning of annual meetings and various other live and virtual stakeholder engagement events.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with full cycle event planning and execution experience who is looking to work with a well-organized and forward thinking team!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in meeting/conference planning or programs.
• Experience in higher education is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of conference proposal management systems.
• Great problem solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic concepts for meetings aligned with association goals and industry trends.
• Direct all logistical elements of large and small events.
• Collaborate on event marketing and member-facing materials.
• Strategically manage events' financial priorities and budgets for cost effectiveness.
• Manage agreements with event-related parties.

Skills

Strategic planning

Budget management

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Conference proposal management systems

Job description

The Ford Agency, Inc. has partnered with a national higher education focused association to search for a strategic director to head the logistical planning of annual meetings and various other live and virtual stakeholder engagement events.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with full cycle event planning and execution experience who is looking to work with a well-organized and forward thinking team!