Conference Event Planner

Blue Water Thinking

2d•$60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Conference Event Planner to lead the planning and execution of meetings, conferences, and special events supporting the Veterans Health Administration. This role is ideal for a professional with expertise in event planning, project management, and stakeholder coordination. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of event logistics, including scheduling, venue coordination, vendor management, budgeting, communications, and on-site execution, ensuring seamless delivery and an exceptional attendee experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
A minimum of 6 years of experience planning conferences
Prior experience managing federal government events, both face to face and virtual
Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) certification required, Certified Government Meeting Planner (CGMP) preferred, (in lieu of CMP)

Responsibilities

Manage events, workshops, and summits associated with the Strategic Sprints that are located a VA facilities.
Coordinate logistics, registration virtual and in-person setups, content development, breakout sessions, agendas, and participant engagement activities.
Provide Post-event evaluations and recommendations for
Provide Logistics Coordination plans and Vendor Management documentation
Create conference registration materials
Provide coordination of all items for conference with VA team and advisory group, covering all activities within pre-planning, planning, execution, and post-conference phases.
Provide coordination of onsite logistics and travel
Assist the technology support team and coordination with VA OIT, as needed, for utilization of the conference application.