Title:  Conference Services Manager - FDIC

Job Description

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is headquartered in Washington, DC. FDIC’s Virginia Square campus, including the L. William Seidman Center, is a multi-building complex located in Arlington, Virginia. Amenities at the Virginia Square campus include a fitness center, cafeteria, two large auditoriums, and classrooms with state-of-the-art audio/visual resources utilized by FDIC employees and state banking agencies. The campus includes a 350-room extended-stay style residence center for students and instructors attending classes at the Virginia Square campus. Situated on 9.5 acres, the Virginia Square campus is a short drive from FDIC's headquarters in Washington, D.C. It is easily accessible by public transportation at the Virginia Square Metro stop on the Orange Line. Both FDIC locations host training, meetings, and corporate events.

As a Conference Services Manager, you will be responsible for executing seamless in-person, hybrid, and virtual internal conferences and events within the FDIC’s managed meeting spaces and approved event platforms. You will ensure that assigned events exceed the client’s satisfaction and expectations.

Aramark offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services. Aramark has designed its benefits to promote a culture of health and well-being and provides you with the plans, resources, and tools to help you Take Care of your Health, Family, Finances, and Future.

·Comprehensive Insurance Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA options)

·401(k) - Aramark matches 50% of the first 6% of contributions

·Tuition Assistance Program

·15 days vacation + 8 PTO days + 11 Federal holidays

·Free employee parking

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $69,000 to $79,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer.  This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.​​

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.   Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.  Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.  For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation. ​

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of event budgets, track expenses, and review and ensure timely payment of event invoices.
• Build detailed project plans that keep stakeholders aligned on timelines and deliverables. Develop run-of-show documents and production schedules to ensure flawless delivery.
• Coordinate and detail all event logistics, to include, but not limited to, Audio-Visual requirements, room configurations, supply needs, meeting content, etc.
• Manage event registration, attendee communication, rooming lists, food & beverage, graphic materials, security, parking, and other event needs.
• Handle event walk-throughs, dry-runs, and pre-conference meetings with stakeholders, when applicable.
• Serve as the primary owner for execution and day-of coordination and liaise with internal teams.
• Conduct post-event debrief with clients to measure and report event performance, and review client/attendee feedback to improve processes, engagement, and overall event impact.
• Attend weekly and daily coordination meetings with the team to review changes and questions for assigned events.
• Adhere to the Client’s established policies and approval requirements for planning and conducting conferences and events.
• Perform the above as well as additional assigned duties by the Conference Services Director.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree
• 3-4 years of professional event-planning experience, including multi-day conferences and virtual events. 
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Cvent or an equivalent event management platform.
• Experience producing and executing events on WebEx, MS Town Hall, or equivalent virtual event platforms.
• **Applicant must meet the client's conditions of employment process. (government fingerprint and background check - Taxcompliance report)**

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.