Executive Assistant, Chief Operating Officer - Remote

Destination Marketing Association International • Washington, DC

277d • Remote

About The Position

The Director of Strategic Learning Experiences plays a vital role within Destinations International's Professional Development team, leading the design, strategy, and delivery of educational programming across all Destinations International events. This position ensures that programming is aligned with DI's mission, learning objectives, and member value, while proactively innovating to meet evolving learning needs. By fostering strong collaboration across departments, the Director of Strategic Learning Experiences ensures that educational offerings are consistent with organizational strategy, responsive to industry trends, seamlessly executed, strategically repurposed, and consistently enhanced. Through thoughtful leadership, strategic vision, and operational excellence, this role elevates Destinations International's impact on its members' professional growth and the broader industry community.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience leading educational programming for conferences, summits, or other professional events.
• Proven track record overseeing multi-day event programming, including speaker engagement and session design.
• Experience working in a trade or professional association, nonprofit, or member-driven organization.
• Demonstrated success serving as a staff liaison to volunteer committees or planning groups.
• Familiarity with using post-event data and feedback to evaluate success.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in developing and delivering engaging learning experiences tailored to diverse audiences.
• Strong speaker coordination skills.
• Skilled facilitator, capable of guiding volunteer leaders and internal teams in program planning.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in project and workflow management.
• Experienced with tools such as Cvent or other event platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, structure, and delivery of DI's educational programming across the Annual Convention and Summits.
• Partner with the Director of Content to ensure session planning and speaker execution support DI's broader learning and development strategy.
• Serve as a key thought partner within the Professional Development team, advancing DI's programming goals and driving innovation.
• Manage learning experience budgets, including speaker-related expenses and other associated costs.
• Manage all Call for Speakers process aspects, including external vendor coordination, proposal evaluation, and speaker communications.
• Coordinate speaker outreach, contracting, preparation, and on-site logistics.
• Maintain an on-site presence at all DI-hosted events, managing speaker experiences and supporting programming logistics.
• Serve as the staff liaison to the Professional Development Committee (PDC) and CEO Summit Planning Committee.
• Categorize and organize speaker proposals by topic, summit, and theme.
• Evaluate program success through attendee feedback, participation data, and industry benchmarking.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Content and other internal learning leaders.
• Partner closely with the Meetings & Events team to ensure seamless execution of programming.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to promote educational offerings.
• Work closely with the Finance team to manage programming budgets.

Benefits

• Employee Paid Health Coverage.
• Financial Wellness Programs, including retirement plans with employer contributions.
• Flexible Work Environment with a remote-first approach.
• Generous Time Off.
• Continuous Learning Opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services