Hiring: Manager, Conference Experience & Operations Company: National Association of REALTORS® Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 12:03:31 Employment Type: Contract / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Expo, Project Management, Vendor Management About the job Experience: •5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in conference and event operations, including convention-center or tradeshow operations, show management, production logistics, vendor management and onsite execution. •8 years of progressively responsible experience in conference and event operations, including convention-center or tradeshow operations, show management, production logistics, vendor management and onsite execution. Required Skills: •Conference Experience & Convention Center Operations •Lead operational planning and onsite execution for NAR's major conference environments. •Develop, maintain and distribute operational specifications through NAR's event requirements/resume system, including space assignments, room sets, production requirements and service needs. •Coordinate conference floor plans, attendee flow, environmental design and operational dependencies with venues, the general service contractor and internal stakeholders. •Lead attendee-facing activations throughout the convention center, from concept development and feasibility review through vendor coordination, installation, onsite management and post-event evaluation. •Serve as the operational lead for the NXT™ FEST Welcome Event for approximately 7,000 attendees, managing the event environment, production and vendor logistics, guest flow, safety, accessibility and onsite execution. •Expo & Show Management Operations •Manage NAR's Expo operational infrastructure, including show-management spaces, NAR-owned elements, non-sponsored common areas, stages, lounges and attendee-engagement environments. Qualifications: •Demonstrated experience managing complex, large-scale event environments that include show-floor operations, attendee activations and General Session or comparable production environments. •Proven ability to manage vendor relationships, RFP processes, contracts, budgets, invoice reconciliation and service delivery within a complex organization. •Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, competing priorities and firm deadlines. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams, vendors and external partners. •Collaborative, detail-oriented self-starter with sound judgment, adaptability and the ability to anticipate operational needs and solve problems onsite. •Bachelor's degree in hospitality, event management, business or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered. •CMP or comparable industry certification. •Previous experience in a membership organization, professional association or large-scale conference environment. •NAR provides comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance. •NAR is on a hybrid schedule and in the office 3 days a week. Compensation: •$100,000 - $120,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •NAR provides comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance 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!