The Events Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of stakeholder engagements, conferences, workshops, and high-profile events, ensuring seamless operational delivery and exceptional audience experiences. Working closely with event producers, communications teams, and technical staff, they coordinate the operational, logistical, and technical elements required to deliver engaging virtual and hybrid experiences, from webinars to leadership briefings. They manage event logistics, run-of-show documents, registration workflows, and technical rehearsals, and support presenters and participants throughout the event lifecycle. This role is hybrid and based in the DMV region.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the planning and execution of virtual and hybrid events, including webinars, stakeholder engagements, leadership communications, training sessions, workshops, and town halls.
Manage event logistics, timelines, schedules, registration workflows, attendee communications, and production readiness activities.
Develop and maintain run-of-show documents, speaker briefing packets, event guides, participant materials, and production schedules.
Coordinate presenters, moderators, panelists, stakeholders, and support teams to ensure successful event delivery.
Manage registration systems, attendee tracking, event communications, and participant support activities.
Conduct technical rehearsals, platform testing, presenter onboarding, and pre-event readiness reviews.
Support the configuration and operation of virtual event platforms, including webinar tools, livestream platforms, audience engagement features, chat moderation, and recording workflows.
Collaborate with communications, creative, and stakeholder engagement teams to ensure event branding, messaging, presentations, and supporting materials align with communications objectives.
Monitor event execution, troubleshoot technical issues, and support presenters and participants during live events.
Coordinate post-event activities, including attendee follow-up communications, recording distribution, reporting, and documentation management.
Track event metrics, attendance, engagement levels, and participant feedback to support continuous improvement efforts.
Maintain event templates, operational documentation, checklists, standard operating procedures, and event records.
Support rapid-response and high-priority events requiring accelerated planning and coordination.

Requirements

Experience coordinating virtual events, webinars, hybrid engagements, conferences, stakeholder forums, or organizational events.
Strong understanding of virtual event platforms, livestream technologies, registration systems, and audience engagement tools.
Experience managing event logistics, participant communications, scheduling, and production workflows.
Experience leveraging digital event technologies, virtual engagement platforms, and AI-enabled tools to enhance event delivery and audience experiences.
Curiosity in technology landscape and how AI is changing communications.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously.
Experience developing run-of-show documents, speaker materials, event guides, and operational documentation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with presenters, stakeholders, leadership teams, and event participants.
Strong technical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot webinar platforms, audiovisual systems, and virtual event technologies.
Experience supporting rehearsals, presenter preparation, event readiness reviews, and live event execution.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality audience experiences.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt quickly in dynamic event environments.
Experience collaborating across communications, stakeholder engagement, creative, technical, and program management teams.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, as required by the position.
U.S. Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen (required by contract).
Clearance Eligibility: Must be able and willing to obtain a U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret security clearance immediately upon employment.
Background Screening: Must be willing to submit to a rigorous federal background investigation, which includes an in-depth review of personal finances, criminal history, employment history, and drug use.

Nice to have

Experience supporting federal government, public affairs, or mission-driven programs is preferred. • Familiarity with accessibility requirements, captioning workflows, and inclusive virtual event practices is preferred.
Degree or relevant experience in Communications, Event Management, Marketing, Public Affairs, Hospitality, Digital Media, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

Work on impactful programs supporting federal initiatives.
Collaborate with high-performing cross-functional teams across communications, digital and analytics disciplines.
Opportunity to shape strategic public engagement initiatives at enterprise scale.
Flexible hybrid working environment.
Exposure to complex, mission-driven stakeholder engagement challenges.
Career development opportunities within a fast-growing global organization.
We offer a competitive salary and a benefits package designed to support your health, family life, financial wellbeing, and growth.
12 weeks’ full pay for Primary Carers and 6 weeks for Secondary Carers (after one year of service; return requirements apply for subsequent leave)
Applies to birth, adoption, and surrogacy
Up to 10 days’ paid fertility leave per year (5 per cycle)
2 days’ paid leave for new grandparents
$2,500 annual interest-free parental loan
$6,000 interest-free fertility treatment loan
Choice of three medical plans (HSA at $0 cost; EPO 75% employer funded; PPO 65% employer funded)
70% employer-funded dental and vision coverage
Generous paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, including an office closure between Christmas & New Year's
Gym membership reimbursement and/or Wellhub subscription
401(k) with 4% employer match • 24/7 mental health support through Self Space
Social events, happy hours, professional development trainings, etc.
Work from anywhere for up to 2 weeks per year (subject to approval)
$300 annual cultural stimulation allowance (accrued monthly; available after 90 days)
Weekly Thursday happy hour
Mentorship and Buddy programs