Event Manager

Overall Responsibility:


The American First Policy Institute (AFPI) is seeking an Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of AFPI’s robust events program. The qualified applicant should possess a deep respect for American liberty and freedom and an eagerness to be a champion for the American people and the America First Agenda.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Advance the AFPI mission through well-organized and impactful events.
• Report directly to the Director of Events.
• Oversee a team that serves every department in event execution.
• Manage all aspects of event planning and logistics, including:
  • Developing event strategies and plans aligned with AFPI’s goals.
  • Drafting and approving event plans, timelines, and invitations.
  • Leading communication with internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • Negotiating and managing vendor contracts.
  • Overseeing event budgets, expenses, and financial reporting.
  • Directing the building and maintenance of invite lists and guest communications.
  • Ensuring high-quality, consistent execution through best practices, checklists, and post-event evaluations.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the Events team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Previous experience managing events and supervising staff or contractors is strongly preferred.

Type of Employment:


Full-Time

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in event management, hospitality, marketing, public relations, or a related field; advanced degree a plus.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience planning, coordinating, and executing high-profile in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, ideally within a nonprofit, advocacy, or policy-focused environment.
• Proven success managing events from concept to completion, including conferences, roundtables, fundraisers, and strategic convenings.
• Strong understanding of event strategy as a tool to advance organizational mission, brand visibility, and stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent vendor and venue management experience, including negotiating contracts, managing budgets, and overseeing event production teams.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface confidently with VIPs, speakers, policymakers, donors, and senior leadership.
• Experience developing event collateral, such as run-of-show documents, invitations, signage, and briefing materials.
• Ability to work collaboratively across internal teams, including communications, policy, and development, to ensure alignment on event goals.
• Flexibility to travel and work outside normal business hours as needed for event execution.

Salaries for positions will be commensurate with the experience, expertise, and skills of the individual. Please send a cover letter, resume, salary requirement, writing samples, and references.

AFPI is a non-profit, non-partisan research institute offering competitive salaries and benefits to qualified candidates.