Strategic Director of Events & Community Impact

NMAC; Washington; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NMAC seeks a strategic, collaborative Director of Events to lead planning, production, and execution of conferences, trainings, fundraisers, and advocacy events in support of its mission. Reporting to Senior Advisor, this role oversees budgets, vendors, sponsors, and participant experience across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years managing large events, strong leadership, and a proven ability to align events with DEI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years managing conferences and large events.
• 3+ years leading event teams.
• Experience with complex budgets.
• Experience negotiating vendor contracts.
• Strong project and operational planning.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.
• Commitment to DEI and community engagement.
• Ability to travel domestically; evenings/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive event strategy.
• Lead planning and execution of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.
• Oversee budgets, contracts, and risk management.
• Coordinate speakers, sponsors, vendors, and partners.
• Ensure accessible, inclusive, culturally responsive events.
• Lead onsite event management and post-event reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Programs, Development, Communications.
• Evaluate event impact and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Event leadership

Budget management

Project management

Vendor negotiation

Staff supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Event registration platforms

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

NMAC seeks a strategic, collaborative Director of Events to lead planning, production, and execution of conferences, trainings, fundraisers, and advocacy events in support of its mission. Reporting to Senior Advisor, this role oversees budgets, vendors, sponsors, and participant experience across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years managing large events, strong leadership, and a proven ability to align events with DEI