Conference Services Manager - FDIC

Overview

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 the Conference Planning Manager, you will support our team at the FDIC Training Center in Arlington, VA. The Conference Planning Manager will coordinate all special event requests. They will coordinate efforts with the Senior Conference Planning Manager, Executive Chef, and Food and Beverage Manager to properly meet the needs of the account.

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,  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…