VP, Strategic Events

Vice President, Strategic Events

CBCF is seeking a dynamic leader to join its strategic events team. The Vice President, Strategic Events will provide leadership, direction, and management of the events department, and strategic plans for all events and stakeholder engagement. The VP is responsible for building CBCF's reputation for high performance and results through executional excellence; stakeholder engagement; and high caliber strategic events. This position creates the atmosphere for CBCF to educate the public as a critical part of its mission.
The VP will provide oversight for all strategic events and production. This position requires a results-oriented leader with exceptional communication and relationship building experience to partner with a myriad of CBCF stakeholders, vendors and partners to further advance the organization's mission as well as drive broader awareness and donor support for the organization. Responsibilities include developing departmental plans for innovation, operational improvements, and maintaining collaborative partnerships and ongoing engagement. This leader will own the success of the CBCF events calendar and ensure successful management of inter-departmental collaborations and external partnerships through flawless execution and delivery.
Working relationships include reporting to the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer, directly supervising the Director, Strategic Events, and indirectly supervising Senior Managers, Event Manager, Event Coordinator and Consultants. The position will interact with CBCF donors, vendors and supporters, members of Congress and their staff as well as other elected officials, CBCF Board of Directors, key executives, attendees, and other stakeholders as defined by CBCF priorities.
Specific responsibilities include overall strategic vision and planning of all major organizational events, managing event team and coordinating production, direct cultivation of relationships with all stakeholders engaged in organizational events, producing/overseeing run of events, managing and leading output of event related internal/external work teams, developing and managing conference/event budget, executing and managing the RFP/RFQ process for conference/event vendors, and reviewing invoices for payment.
Required special skills include CMP certification with a minimum of 8 years of progressive demonstrated work experience, proven history of success in delivering large-scale, city-wide conferences and/or high-profile events on time within budget, financial and budgeting experience, project management experience specific to event planning, strategic and critical thinking, experience managing talent negotiations including artist riders, ethics agreements, talent releases, and technical production, intensive experience with hybrid and fully virtual programming and production, previous senior leadership experience with ability to lead, manage, develop, and ensure accountability, collaborative interpersonal skills and experience working with high profile clients and stakeholder groups, understanding of the user and attendee experience through invitations, registration, mobile app usage, and overall engagement with event programs, effective oral and written communication including preparing and disseminating briefings, reports, and presentation skills, experience with the White House, US Secret Service, & US Capitol Police is a plus, and ability to be nimble, work evenings, long hours, and weekends.
Incumbent must follow and adhere to federal, state and local ethics laws, as well as CBCF policies governing conduct in addition to performing his/her duties in an ethical, professional and objective manner. Failure to comply may result in penalties for CBCF and the Vice President of Strategic Events.
Knowledge: A Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university, with a minimum of 8 years' progressive demonstrated experience in leading large-scale city-wide events with proven results and effective leadership and management skills. CMP certification preferred. Requires experience with directing high profile stakeholders and managing multiple diverse priorities. Proven track record of success in planning and executing a major public policy conference in a business, agency or nonprofit setting is desired. CSEP and CEM, or equivalent certification, preferred. An advanced degree in business management, financial planning or strategic management is a plus.
Computer and Technical Proficiencies: Advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Access, Word, Excel, Adobe, PowerPoint, and Project Management tools.
Skills and Abilities: This position requires a disciplined work ethic with accountability and ongoing follow-through. Proven ability to plan and manage a conference budget of $2M - $5M. Ability to drive innovation and strategic planning to leverage new partnerships and forge varied relationships. Attention to detail and ability to proofread and edit is required. Must demonstrate extraordinary customer care and strong problem-solving skills to respond to a number of end users with sound judgement. Ability to effectively manage and balance myriad responsibilities with capacity to deliver against the organization's goals and objectives Ability to effectively collaborate with staff, consultants, and vendors to facilitate conferences, large scale events and related projects.
Physical Requirements: The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demanding deadline schedules, long hours, some evenings, and weekends during peak times and be responsive to last-minute changes and demands. Applicants must be confident and reliable with the ability to engage in moderate travel. Ability to produce and be flexible in a multi-priority, high demanding environment is essential.
CBCF is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, 403(b), paid vacation and sick time. Qualified applicants only must forward a cover letter, resume, salary requirements and three professional references. The position will remain open until the position is filled, using CBCF's online employment portal. No phone calls accepted.