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EAB · 1 day ago

Events Manager

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $70K/yr

5+ years exp

EAB is dedicated to making education smarter and communities stronger through data-driven insights. The Events Manager will be responsible for the strategy, planning, and execution of over 100 in-person events annually, working collaboratively to create high-impact experiences that align with EAB's mission.

Higher Education

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and delivery of complex, multi-day, hybrid events with breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and high production value

Collaborate with stakeholders across the firm to ensure event goals align with organizational priorities and attendee expectations

Help shape the overall vision for event strategies, integrating creativity and experiential and innovative elements into programming and design

Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and production documents, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholder needs are addressed

Oversee all logistical aspects of assigned events, including catering, AV, vendor coordination, supply management, and onsite execution

Review and approve event documentation, such as banquet event orders (BEOs) and venue contracts, ensuring alignment with event goals

Manage hotel room blocks, speaker travel, and attendee accommodations to provide a seamless experience

Partner with marketing and content teams to create attendee communication plans that integrate event logistics and promotional messaging

Facilitate collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure parallel workstreams progress smoothly

Act as a key liaison with external vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring high-quality service delivery

Manage event budgets, balancing efficiency with the need to deliver high-quality attendee experiences

Provide financial updates to leadership throughout the planning process and reconcile post-event expenses

Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining the integrity of event design and objectives

Evaluate event success and gather feedback to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement

Stay informed on emerging event trends, technologies, and best practices, applying them to enhance EAB’s event portfolio

Qualification

Event ManagementLogistics ManagementProject ManagementHybrid Event PlanningVendor CoordinationBudget ManagementEvent Registration PlatformsHospitality BackgroundInterpersonal SkillsCreative Problem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree

5+ years of experience managing large-scale in-person events (500+ attendees)

Demonstrated expertise in logistics management, including catering, AV, production, hotel blocks, and vendor coordination

Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines

Strong attention to detail

Excellent critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills; someone who “thinks outside the box”

Willing to travel up to 40% (~1-2 times per month) domestically to conferences and EAB events

Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods during events

Comfortable with physically transporting items and equipment from one location to another as well as bending, reaching, and climbing smaller ladders during setup

Must be able to support meetings nationwide, with flexibility to travel as required by event locations

Some job activities may be required outside of typical workdays/hours

Preferred

Direct experience working with third-party event production teams

Familiarity with event registration platforms

Experience planning hybrid events

Background in hospitality

Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB's mission, values, and aspiration

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible

20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays

Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)

401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution

Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans

Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family

Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation

Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance

Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents

Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel

Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members

Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program

Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities