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Director of Conferences and Events
2 months ago
Join The Arc of the United States as we seek a highly skilled and experienced Director of Conferences and Events to lead our national events team. As a key member of our operations department, you will be responsible for planning and executing high-quality events that educate and engage participants to advance the civil rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement event strategies to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute national conferences, events, and meetings.
- Manage event budgets, vendor relationships, and logistics to ensure successful event execution.
- Provide high-level oversight and management of event requests for supports and services, including accessibility accommodations.
- Conduct site visits and recommend venues, negotiate contracts, and manage vendors.
- Lead and facilitate staff assigned to national events teams to produce high-quality events.
- Coordinate logistics for staff traveling to out-of-town events, including transportation, accommodations, and event support.
- Support team leaders for smaller events by coordinating event planning and logistics.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in event planning, production, and management, including multi-day events with over 1,000 attendees.
- Excellent budget and expense management skills.
- Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and writing skills.
- Creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, balance competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work cross-departmentally and with staff of all levels.
- Competitive salary range of $90,000 - $120,000.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, 403(b) employer contribution, and paid time off.
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and mission-driven organization.
The Arc of the United States is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
