Top 468 Special events manager Jobs in Mclean, Va

Events Leader
Southland Industries Inc. —Dulles, VA
- $155,000 - $180,000 a year
- Marketing
- 11+ years
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
Events Coordinator
Council on Foreign Relations —Washington, DC
- $63,000 - $67,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
14d
Account Executive - Upscale Catering - DC Market
Goodwin Recruiting —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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10d
Assistant General Manager
Minibar DC —Washington, DC
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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General Manager
Charleys Philly Steaks —Arlington, VA
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Sales
- ServSafe
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Sales & Customer Engagement Manager - HARGROVE
Encore Global —Lanham-Seabrook, MD
- $93,065 - $120,984 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Business development
Assistant General Manager Restaurant/Entertainment
BEAT THE BOMB —Washington, DC
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Google Workspace
- Sales
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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11d
Meetings Manager
American Society of Clinical Oncology —Alexandria, VA
- $93,300 - $113,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
- Customer service
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
7d
Event Coordinator
The Park at 14th —Washington, DC
- $70,000 - $140,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Contracts
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Event Manager
Seneca Holdings —Chantilly, VA
- $70,000 - $150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Events Manager
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics —Reston, VA
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Marketing & Event Experience Coordinator
Optum —Washington, DC
- $49,700 - $88,800 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- On-the-job training
12d
Special Events and Conference Coordinator, IS-0301-09
Smithsonian Institution —Washington, DC
- $70,623 - $80,041 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
1d
Event Marketing Specialist
ICF —Reston, VA
- $73,770 - $125,408 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
Events Manager
CHAOS Industries —Washington, DC
- $100,000 - $140,000 a year
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health savings account
- Relocation assistance
Quick Apply
Senior Events Manager
Marriott International, Inc —Washington, DC
- $84,706 - $109,000 a year
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
- Hotel
Program Manager
KBR —Chantilly, VA
- $209,000 - $278,700 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
4d
Manager, Events and Conferences
Planned Parenthood Federation of America —Washington, DC
- $87,000 - $90,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Research
- Mid-level
7d
Director of Event Operations
Marriott International, Inc —Washington, DC
- $106,000 - $139,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Hotel
Senior Government & Community Relations Event Planning Specialist
Wounded Warrior Project —Washington, DC
- $78,489 - $98,112 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance

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Events Leader

Southland Industries Inc. -
Dulles, VA

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Job Details

$155,000 - $180,000 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Communication with suppliers
Vendor contract management
Event contract management
Managing projects

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The role leads the company’s event strategy by aligning internal and external events with business priorities and goals. This role oversees the full event lifecycle, including planning, execution, and post‑event measurement, while managing the enterprise event calendar. The position partners closely with stakeholders to deliver high‑impact events, negotiate vendor contracts, and drive cost efficiency. Strong collaboration, project coordination, and communication skills are essential to manage multiple events and ensure successful execution across teams.

Position Details

Leads the company’s event strategy by aligning the internal and external event calendar with business priorities and goals.
Develops and implements processes, standards, and workflows that support the full event lifecycle, from intake through post‑event reporting and measurement.
Partners with stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and execute events that align with their event goals and attendee experience objectives.
Partners with stakeholders to shape content tracks.
Selects and negotiates venues, A/V, food and beverage, and other event services contracts to maximize cost efficiency.
Manages vendors and contractors to ensure services meet requirements, timelines, and budget.
Creates and manages work plans across marketing teams to set priorities and define the deliverables needed for successful event execution.
Develops and manages event timelines, run‑of‑show, on‑site execution, and post‑event follow‑up.
Oversees the external event calendar and supports divisions in evaluating exhibitor, conference, and sponsorship opportunities.
Develops event participation guidelines and manages exhibitor registrations, sponsorship deliverables, exhibit logistics, and vendor services.
Establishes and manages preferred hotel agreements and event‑related vendor partnerships to drive consistency across locations for cost efficiency.
Establishes operational objectives and work plans and delegates assignments to subordinates. Reviews objectives to determine success of operation. Involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies that affect immediate operations and may also have company-wide effect.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
15+ years of experience in corporate events, including leading teams
Experience leading teams and effectively delegating work
Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
Experience negotiating event contracts and managing vendors
Strong communication skills to build relationships with vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders
Experience working with project management systems (e.g., Asana, Monday, Wrike, or similar)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee will also be required to write and type. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. May travel up to 25%

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
Disability income protection insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Virginia, this ranges from $155,000.00 - $180,000.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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