Strategic Programming and Event Manager

Legal Services Corporation•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Programming and Event Manager develops substantive content and programming for Legal Services Corporation events and presentations and works with LSC grant recipients to support local events. The role is part of the Office of Government Relations and Public Affairs (GRPA) and collaborates with LSC subject matter experts, grant recipients, senior leadership, Board members, and external partners. It develops events that advance LSC’s communications, congressional outreach, and stakeholder engagement objectives, including opportunities to engage local Members of Congress and media and to capture and repurpose event content across LSC communications channels. The position reports to the Communications Director within GRPA and requires moderate travel. The manager leads content development for LSC events and convenings, including programs associated with quarterly Board meetings and congressional briefings and events on Capitol Hill. The role researches topics and potential participants, assesses political and public affairs risks, prepares speakers and moderators, and creates briefing materials and program content. It also works with the Travel and Event Manager to align programming with event budgets, timelines, venues, technology, contracts, and operational requirements, and evaluates events afterward. The manager partners with grant recipients to develop local events, site visits, and programs that educate Members of Congress and their staff about civil legal services and the impact of LSC funding. The position also develops presentations, briefing materials, talking points, remarks, and other content for the LSC President, senior leaders, Board members, and other presenters. The role is based at 1825 I (Eye) Street, Suite 800, NW, Washington, DC, and follows a hybrid schedule of three days per week under LSC’s Hybrid Work Policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, public affairs, government relations, event programming, journalism, public policy, or a related field.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce polished, audience-appropriate materials requiring minimal editing.
Excellent editorial judgment and ability to identify compelling topics, speakers, stories, and messages.
Ability to understand complex legal and policy issues quickly and translate them into accessible, engaging content.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with senior leaders, Board members, congressional offices, grant recipients, clients, subject matter experts, and external partners.
Excellent project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
Strong judgment, diplomacy, initiative, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative working style.
Demonstrated experience developing substantive programming for events, public programs, or executive presentations.
Experience producing high-quality written and presentation materials for senior leaders and external audiences.
Experience developing and managing event timelines, run-of-show documents, speaker management processes, and program deliverables.
Knowledge of the federal government and congressional environment.
Demonstrated commitment to public service and LSC’s mission.
Ability to travel periodically and work outside regular business hours when required by events.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and presentation tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with elected officials, nonprofit or community organizations, or other public-interest stakeholders.
Knowledge of the legal system, access-to-justice issues, or civil legal services.
Familiarity with CRM systems, event-management platforms, digital communications tools, and generative AI tools.

Responsibilities

Lead substantive content development for LSC events and programs, including public programs associated with quarterly Board meetings and congressional briefings and events on Capitol Hill.
Develop event concepts, themes, agendas, and program content with LSC subject matter experts, GRPA colleagues, leadership, grant recipients, and external partners.
Research and assess political and public affairs risks relating to event topics, venues, speakers, and participants.
Research timely topics and identify and vet speakers, moderators, clients, public officials, subject matter experts, and other participants.
Prepare speakers and moderators, and develop briefing materials, talking points, discussion questions, scripts, presentations, and other program content.
Translate research, data, policy, emerging issues, and programmatic expertise into accessible programming for policymakers and other audiences.
Coordinate with the Travel and Event Manager to align programming with event budgets, timelines, venues, technology, contractual requirements, and operations.
Ensure programming and content support LSC’s mission, communications strategy, and stakeholder engagement objectives.
Anticipate issues, manage changing priorities, make sound decisions in fast-paced event environments, and conduct post-event evaluations.
Partner with LSC grant recipients to develop local events, site visits, and programs that educate Members of Congress and their staff about civil legal services and LSC funding.
Help grant recipients identify stakeholder engagement opportunities and develop programs tailored to their communities and audiences.
Provide grant recipients guidance on program design, messaging, storytelling, speaker selection and preparation, and supporting materials.
Coordinate with LSC’s government relations team so local events support broader congressional outreach and reflect state and district contexts.
Help grant recipients identify client stories, community partnerships, and examples of impact, and develop adaptable program resources.
Build relationships with grant recipient leadership and staff and serve as a resource on event-based congressional and community engagement.
Develop presentations, briefing materials, talking points, remarks, and other substantive content for the LSC President, senior leaders, Board members, other presenters, and LSC Leaders Council Calls.
Research and synthesize information from LSC subject matter experts and external sources for speeches, presentations, panels, and other public engagements.
Collaborate with GRPA colleagues to repurpose event-generated content across communications channels and identify opportunities to strengthen future programming.