National Events Manager

The National Events Manager is responsible for the operational planning, management, and successful execution of events, while providing event management expertise and support for organization-wide initiatives. Working under the direction of the Assistant Director, Events & Strategic Campaigns, and this position will ensure events are executed efficiently, consistently, and in accordance with Islamic Development and Empowerment in America (IDEA)'s established policies, brand standards, and event guidelines.

Key responsibilities include event planning and logistics, budget management, venue and vendor coordination, production oversight, timeline management, quality assurance, on-site supervision, and post-event evaluation. The National Events Manager will also provide guidance, training, and operational support to Regional Event Coordinators to promote consistency and quality across IDEA events.

• Manage the day-to-day planning, coordination, and execution of events from initial planning through post-event evaluation, under the strategic direction of the Assistant Director, Events & Strategic Campaigns.
• Develop and manage event timelines, checklists, budgets, logistics plans, and operational deliverables to ensure events remain on schedule and within approved budgets.
• Lead venue sourcing, site selection, negotiations, and contracting, ensuring venues meet programmatic, operational, financial, and organizational requirements.
• Coordinate all event logistics, including hotels, transportation, travel, accommodations, catering, registration, and other operational needs.
• Manage audiovisual, production, staging, technical, and on-site requirements, coordinating closely with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Source, coordinate, and manage event vendors while ensuring adherence to contracts, budgets, timelines, and IDEA requirements.
• Develop and review event layouts, floor plans, room setups, signage placement, and guest-flow plans to support an effective and professional event experience.
• Manage the operational execution of key events and initiatives, including but not limited to PCD, ACD, Syria Tours, Cruises, Major Gift events, End-of-Year events, Grand Iftars, MQT, conventions, and other organizational events.
• Serve as the primary Events liaison with the Marketing team, coordinating event-specific marketing needs, deliverables, timelines, and assets to ensure all requirements are communicated, tracked, and completed on time.
• Work closely with Marketing to coordinate event collateral, digital assets, signage, branding, promotional materials, presentations, and other creative needs required for successful event execution.
• Proactively identify upcoming event marketing needs and provide Marketing with clear specifications, deadlines, and priorities to support timely delivery and minimize last-minute requests.
• Ensure consistent implementation of IDEA branding, messaging, programming, and event standards across all events, in coordination with the Assistant Director, Marketing, and other relevant departments.
• Conduct event quality assurance reviews, site visits, and operational assessments to ensure adherence to established standards, policies, and best practices.
• Train, mentor, and provide ongoing operational guidance and support to Regional Event Coordinators, while working collaboratively with their respective Regional Managers.
• Develop, maintain, and implement standardized event procedures, templates, checklists, documentation, and best practices across regions.
• Oversee and coordinate event inventory management across all regions, including tracking, distribution, replenishment, and appropriate use of event materials and assets.
• Identify potential operational challenges,…