Director of Events & Protocol
Who We Are
Peace is our commitment.
The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people’s shared values and commitment to peace worldwide.
We know that Peace is Security – it advances both U.S.
and international security by preventing, managing, and mitigating violent conflict.
We are an independent, non-partisan institution and are actively engaged with peacebuilding efforts worldwide.
Together we tackle the most challenging problems and hold fast to the possibility of a more peaceful world.
To learn more about USIP programs and job openings, go to https://www.usip.org/about/careers.
If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front-row seat on the world stage, USIP is the place for you.
TARGET SALARY
Grade 15 - $163,000 - $ 169,000
The Institute uses the General Schedule salary tables for administering compensation.
Offers are determined based upon candidate qualifications, related experience, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the position.
JOB BRIEF
The Director of Events is responsible for elevating the Institute's event space to a top-tier level at its iconic location on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
The Director is responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of all events hosted by the Institute, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and managing departmental operations.
The Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the Institute’s overall event planning function, ensuring the success of conferences, high-visibility events, signature events, and overseeing third-party rentals.
The Director works closely with the President, Chief Operating Officer, the Executive Office and Centers/Offices to design and host large-scale, high-profile, signature events attended by influential leaders and stakeholders that align with the strategic priorities of a public institution. Events may include conferences, summits, workshops, or other gatherings that bring together experts, policymakers, and practitioners to address key issues and challenges related to global peace and national security.
This role requires a highly creative, experienced, entrepreneurial, strategic thinker with a deep understanding of all aspects of production related to live events, virtual events, conferences, and related sponsored/branded video content.
This position will be involved with all aspects of event production from ideation through execution including event marketing, sponsorship, content strategy, logistics, talent relations, public relations, business development and client servicing.
Knowledge and passion for media, music, entertainment, as well as the technology and marketing tools to deliver successful events and content are essential.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
* Oversee event planning functions, ensuring quality and service levels are consistent with organizational standards of a premiere event space.
* Foster...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Washington, US-DC
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Arts
- Recruiter: United States Institute of Peace
- Contact: Joshua Ivey
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: DIREC002362-00001
- Posted: 2024-04-18 08:09:53 -
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