Hiring: Director of Conferences & Events Company: The Arc of the United States Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:24:40 Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Zoom About the job Experience: •8 years of relevant professional experience, including experience managing multi-day events with more than 1,000 attendees and hybrid events with virtual participation. Required Skills: •Lead the planning and execution of national conferences, events, and meetings, including the Disability Policy Seminar, NCE Summer Leadership Institute, and The Arc's National Convention. •Manage event timelines, venue selection, site visits, contract negotiations, vendors, budgets, expenses, and on-site operations. •Oversee the planning and production of large-scale events with 1,000+ attendees, including program design, speakers, audiovisual production, staging, food and beverage, facilities, shipping, sponsorship activities, and special events. •Create and manage event budgets, including attendance, revenue, and expense projections, and provide timely reporting on event results. •Partner with teams across programs, public policy, marketing and communications, media relations, development, and other areas to create cohesive and engaging attendee experiences. •Ensure events are inclusive and accessible by coordinating accommodations and supports such as ASL, CART, braille, large print, dietary and allergy needs, fragrance-free environments, and sensory/quiet spaces. •Manage event technology and online platforms used for registration, scheduling, calls for proposals, mobile applications, evaluations, and virtual/hybrid event delivery. •Coordinate event-related travel logistics for staff, including transportation, accommodations, meals, per diem calculations, and on-site schedules. Compensation: •$90,000 - $120,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!