Company Name: FS-ISAC
Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid)
Type: Full Time
Job Description:
The Manager of Events position will report directly to the Senior Events Manager and will manage key aspects and overall coordination of FS-ISAC events. This position will focus on leading our larger Summits while and support all other events. This position requires a self-directed individual who can work independently but is collaborative, and organized, excels in managing multiple projects simultaneously, can multi-task, and has strong attention to detail. Ability to think and react quickly in a high-pressure environment needed. This person may also manage an Event Planner and oversee the execution of our digital and smaller meetings.
Essential Functions
- Own, lead, and support all functions of production and planning of conferences, webinars, and other events. This includes budget, communications, agenda, production, resource management, metrics, and sponsorship coordination
- Coordinate closely across multiple teams internally and externally
- Contribute to process documentation processes and automation
- Timeline management
- Budget creation and tracking with direction from finance and sponsorship development teams
- Lead interactions with affiliates/sponsors in their participation in events
- Organize and manage speaker content and overall agenda
- Coordinate event staffing and training
- Develop and manage event venue logistics including but not limited to food and beverage, drayage, audiovisual, transportation, and other event specifics
- Manage relationships, tasks, and timelines with third-party event providers, as well as onboarding new suppliers
- Participate in team activities, such as event material creation and executing project plans
- Document and continuously improve procedures for all events while using best practices and processes
- Create and analyze pre/post event evaluations and report on outcomes
- Manage site visits, take part in the decision-making and recommendation process
- Identify needs for, and manage cross-functional teams to support the execution of each event
- Perform other event planning and execution assignments as needed
- Management of a Junior Planner position
Desired Skills and Characteristics
- Concurrent Project Management – Successfully manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously
- Time Management – Must be able to manage personal time and budget time for tasks appropriately
- Communicator (both written and oral) – Clearly and effectively communicates with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Speaks clearly in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification
- Leader – Comfortable taking on leadership roles but knows when to follow
- People Management – Managerial experience
- Self-Starter – Initiates tasks and problem-solving without consistent instruction
- Quick Learner – Ability to learn new skills quickly and implement them in day-to-day work
- Problem Solver – Independently finds potential problems; effectively communicates issues; offers problem-solving input
- Team Player – Works well in a team setting. Will actively support other team members when needed. Communicates the status of tasks to the team
- Customer Service – Helps manage member and affiliate relationships
- Flexible – Ability to remain flexible and adjust to changing priorities
- Reliable – Consistently presents quality work and is trustworthy
Education
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience)
- Preferred: at least 3 years in Event Planning, Project/Business Management, Hospitality, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field
- Preferred: Experience in Office 365, Cvent
FS-ISAC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FS-ISAC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities