Events Manager

Job Description

The Hill is seeking a client-facing Events Manager responsible for project management and logistics for its growing events portfolio.

This position will report to the Vice President of Events and collaborate with a dynamic, dedicated team of events, sales and marketing professionals to execute a variety of in-person thought leadership events.

Responsibilities:
• Serve as primary point of contact and project manager for a portfolio of live events.
• Develop and manage event operations, timelines and deliverables, communicating internally and externally with white glove service.
• Take ownership of all facets of bringing a program to life from drafting the contract deliverables for approval to establishing processes that create a smooth client journey.
• Responsible for all event logistics, from RFPs to contracting venues to vendors, catering, A/V, running pre-production calls and communicating needs between content team and vendors.
• Coordinate communication between various departments of The Hill to ensure flawless event execution.
• Manage event budget and negotiate and route vendor contracts.
• Traffic creative with internal, client and venue for on–site event materials and supplies, such as signage, backdrops and sponsor materials.
• Manage on-site set up and production on day of event, from sponsor needs to vendor logistics.
• Assist content team on day of program with any production or speaker/sponsor needs.

Skills and Attributes:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects at a given time.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, collaborative and a team player.
• Ability to work independently, be proactive, and take initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Keynote/PowerPoint, Excel, G-Suite.
• Familiarity with Zoom, Teams, and Slack.
• Strong understanding of Washington, DC, political/advocacy landscape and relationship management.

Ideal candidates should have 2-4 years' experience with event management, public relations, advocacy, communications and/or marketing

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkj290-3-139-86-74-42 in your application.