About the role

  • Coordinate planning and execution of the Program's major events, including Philosophy Salons, Happy Hours, the R&D Lab convenings, and occasional national gatherings.
  • Manage logistics from start to finish, including scheduling, registration, catering, AV, and travel arrangements.
  • Direct venue research, vendor coordination, and contract processing; track event-related timelines and maintain checklists.
  • Support event budgeting by tracking expenses, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate records.
  • Draft event agendas, prepare briefing materials, and coordinate communications with speakers and participants.
  • Serve as point-of-contact during events, handling logistics and participant needs on-site.
  • Execute expansion efforts to expand salons and convenings beyond DC, supporting outreach and adaptation to new communities.
  • Document event outcomes for grant reporting, ensuring activities are recorded and reported accurately.
  • Assist in the initiative's media and publication creation, including editorial support for print, podcast, video, and other formats; participate in team editorial meetings.
  • Contribute to broader Program activities and perform other duties as assigned.
  • Reports directly to the Director.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree required; concentration in event management, communications, political science, philosophy, or related field preferred.
  • 3 - 5 years of professional experience in event planning, program coordination, or nonprofit project management.
  • Experience supporting multi-city events preferred but not required.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with ability to balance multiple priorities.
  • Demonstrated success coordinating event logistics, including vendor communications and participant support.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A collaborative spirit with initiative to solve problems and anticipate needs.
  • Interest in the intersection of philosophy and public life.
  • Willingness to travel and work evenings or weekends as events require.
  • Willingness to be in-person with colleagues a minimum of 40% of the time.

Benefits

  • competitive salaries and a wide variety of benefits to our employees and their families.
  • generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
  • retirement benefits.
  • paid leave.
  • Reimagining Work policy: in-person minimum of 40% with flexibility to work remotely for the balance.

Job title

Senior Program Associate, Events

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$75,000 - $80,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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