Events Manager

The American Conservation Coalition (ACC) is hiring a full-time Events Manager to plan and execute impactful events that advance ACC’s mission of building the conservative environmental movement. This role, reporting to the Operations Director, will oversee event logistics, coordinate with speakers and partners, manage budgets, and ensure events align with ACC’s values. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of event planning experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to travel semi-frequently for events.

About American Conservation Coalition, Inc.

The American Conservation Coalition (ACC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to mobilizing young people around environmental action through common-sense, market-based, and limited-government ideals.

Description

The American Conservation Coalition is building the conservative environmental movement to realize a cleaner, more prosperous world that fosters collaboration in the pursuit of environmental conservation. Our growing team operates with excellence, executing our theory of change across grassroots, grasstops, communications, and administrative functions.

The Events Manager role reports to the Operations Director and supports the planning and delivery of high-quality events that bring our community together, amplify impact, and advance ACC’s mission.

Whether it’s a young professional happy hour in Dallas, or our annual Summit of 300 attendees, this role will work closely with colleagues and partners to deliver engaging and well-organized events that reflect our values and purpose. The role is ideally based in ACC’s Washington, DC office (hybrid; minimum 3 days/week), though we may consider a U.S.-based remote arrangement for a highly qualified candidate.

Every candidate who applies to work at ACC should demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to operate with excellence while living out our team values of Ownership, Resolve, Solidarity, Servant Leadership, Honor, and Excellence.

Responsibilities.

  • Assist with top-down event logistics including venues, registration, outside vendors and suppliers, catering, and AV
  • Support on-the-day event delivery and coordination
  • Coordinate with speakers on travel and agendas
  • Manage ACC events calendar and budgets
  • Work in coordination with partners and sponsors
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure events meet shared objectives
  • Collect feedback and assist with post-event evaluation and reporting
  • Maintain accurate event records, timelines, and budgets
  • Identify ways to go above and beyond to make ACC events stand out and are aligned with ACC’s brand and values

Qualifications.

  • 2-3 years of event planning experience, particularly events of 100-300
  • Ability to manage multiple events and tasks, and consistently meet deadlines
  • Enthusiasm for working in a mission-driven, non-profit environment
  • Ability to travel semi-frequently for events outside of Washington, D.C.

Compensation & Benefits.

  • Salary: The range for this position is $62,000 – $72,000, commensurate with experience.
  • Insurance: Medical insurance options are covered 100%. 99% coverage of dental and vision insurance. Short-term disability and life insurance are also offered at 100% cost coverage.
  • Retirement: 401(k) offered with employer match
  • PTO: Unlimited, plus 11 paid holidays, multiple flexible work periods throughout the year, and paid parental leave.
  • Other Benefits: Tech reimbursement and quarterly wellness stipends.
  • Professional Development: Team-wide and individual opportunities available.

Note to Applicants.

At the time of applying, you must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. ACC complies with applicable E-Verify requirements. ACC is an EOE employer.

Salary

$62,000 – $72,000 per year

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