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Director, Events - Washington, United States - Results for America
3 weeks ago
Description
Organization Overview
Results for America (RFA) is the leading national nonprofit organization helping policymakers at all levels of government harness the power of evidence and data to solve the world's greatest challenges.
Our mission is to make investing in what works the "new normal," so that, one day, all government leaders use rigorous evidence and quality data to inform important policy and funding decisions.
We believe that data-driven and evidence-based policy decisions could significantly increase the impact of the over $2 trillion that governments spend annually to advance economic mobility and racial equity.
Position OverviewResults for America seeks an experienced, dynamic Director of Events to lead our events strategy.
This Director will set strategy for and directly execute RFA events work, which includes major announcement events, webinars, convenings, sprints, Congressional and federal agency briefings, virtual conversations with national leaders, and other events that help mobilize leaders at all levels of government to invest in what works .
This role may require travel up to 15% annually to plan, staff, and execute events and attend organization-wide meetings and partner events.
This is a full-time, exempt position based in a home office anywhere within the U.S., with a preference for Washington D.C.
Reporting Relationship
The Director of Events will report to the Vice President of Strategic Communications and oversee the Manager of Events.
The Director of Events will be a senior leader on the Communication Team and will work closely with other RFA teams and external consultants.
Position ResponsibilitiesSpecific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Plan and Execute Virtual/In-Pers
on Events (50%)
Oversee and lead the planning and execution of all RFA events;
Oversee and make adjustments to RFA's Annual Events Calendar;
Serve as Events Team Lead on signature RFA events, including but not limited to:
Events with the White House, Congressional, and other senior bipartisan leaders;
National and regional economic mobility events;
Federal and State Standards of Excellence events;
What Works Cities Certification events;
Examples of previous events:
Evidence Act event
10-year anniversary event
RFA Summit
Presidential Primary events
Year of Evidence for Action event
Associated duties include, but are not limited to:
Pre-event
Partner with specific RFA teams to develop event communications, including mass emails, social media (in advance and on-site), and other publicity in close partnership with RFA program and communications staff;
Work with teams to develop event agendas, registration pages, event budget trackers, session guides, and help coordinate speaker prep sessions;
Day of event
Serve as the on-site event lead; Oversee event registration and coordinate with RFA staff, vendors, and event consultants;
Oversee the event production, including a smooth run-of-show and transitions into break-out rooms and networking opportunities;
Provide excellent customer service to and manage any specific logistical needs for event speakers, participants, guests, and RFA staff;
Manage pre-event set-up and post-event wrap-up activities;
Manage the technology and run of the show for virtual events.
Post-event
Manage post-event comms, including recognition for event speakers, participants, sponsors, partners, and RFA staff;
Ensure timely payment of event expenses to event vendors and consultants reimbursements for speakers and attendees.
Work with the Communications team on event invitations, branding, event materials, and building audiences for events.
Develop Comprehensive Events Strategies
( 35%)
Work with the VP, Strategic Communications, and Executive Team to build a comprehensive events strategy that advances RFA's mission
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Work with Vice Presidents and Program Leaders during the annual planning process to set events calendars and budgets for the following year;
Lead the development of new events, event platforms, and event innovations;
Lead the Events team in establishing metrics of success for events and annual goal-setting with a focus on RFA's events strategy ROI;
Set and refine RFA event policies and processes;
Represent RFA in developing event partnerships (co-sponsored events with other organizations, media partnerships);
Identify and negotiate contracts with vendors, venues, hotels, and restaurants that meet team needs and budgets;
Partner with other Strategic Communications teammates to develop announcement events for key RFA releases.
Supervise Team and Strengthen the O
rganization (15%)
Supervise the Manager of Events and any consultants or interns on the Events team toward meeting annual Events team goals;
Work with the Finance and Operations team to track, manage, and effectively deploy event budgets;
Work with the Development team to set, plan, and execute relevant grant reporting deliverables.
All RFA employees are expected to participate in the organization's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.
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