Manager, Events and Membership Engagement

National Foreign Trade Council

Manager of Events and Membership Engagement managing meetings and events for NFTC. Overseeing event execution and membership relations in Washington, D.C.

Posted 6/14/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all aspects of meetings and events for the NFTC and NFTC Foundation
Responsible for the end-to-end execution of the NFTC’s meetings and events
Lead the planning and execution of NFTC Foundation’s signature annual gala dinner, the World Trade Dinner
Manage other events for the NFTC and NFTC Foundation in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere in the United States
Organize NFTC’s ongoing in-person, virtual, and hybrid private meetings with member companies and officials (approximately 4-10 meetings per month)
Identify opportunities for the NFTC to convene events to advance policy priorities
Serve as the primary lead for the NFTC-wide event calendar

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience managing events and membership
Experience developing and managing event budgets and identifying and managing vendors, venues, caterers, A/V providers, and other event partners
Experience developing, coordinating, and running educational or advocacy meetings, events, and programs
Proven ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse business, government, and nonprofit stakeholders
Demonstrated organizational skills, including attention to detail, ability to juggle multiple tasks, agility in managing changing priorities, and creating and implementing standard processes and procedures
Ability to work collaboratively as a team but also independently, exceeding expectations, and clearly communicating results
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel for business purposes up to 10% of the time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
a 401(k) retirement program plus an annual employer contribution
parental leave
generous paid time off
use of an on-premises fitness center
ability to participate in pre-tax transportation, dependent care, and flexible spending account programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

event managementbudget managementvendor managementmeeting coordinationprogram developmentadvocacy eventseducational eventshybrid meetingsvirtual meetingsin-person meetings

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcollaborationorganizational skillsattention to detailmultitaskingagilityindependencecommunication skillsteamworkproblem-solving