Overview AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age.
With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment.
AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name.
As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.
AARP Innovation Labs is connecting the leading AgeTech startups, most forward-thinking investors, enlightened enterprises and creative testbeds in a collaborative space designed to generate big new ideas and send thriving products into a global economy worth more than $45 trillion.
The Programming and Events Manager serves as an AARP expert in event production and supports the execution of events as a critical channel for brand experience and engagement.
Plans, develops, and manages company presence at events and trade shows.
Research options and costs and makes recommendations for new events and varied arrangements.
Manages the execution of and consults with internal/external facilities staff regarding all aspects of the event presentation and activities.
Collaborates with management to identify opportunities to streamline marketing event processes and develops new procedures that support the business unit/department.
Responsibilities Manages the development and production of multi-channel events and activations nationwide.
Advises on event strategy, attendee journey, and event execution and manages external agency relationships and internal clients.Directs full-cycle event logistics to include research and event selection, venue/vendor sourcing and management, content creation and delivery, attendee experience and engagement, registration, communications, speaker management, matrix staff management, budget management, and live event production.Serves as a strategic leader and collaborator with internal and external stakeholders to build ongoing relationships, develop new creative ideas, and prioritize activities that benefit the organization's enterprise.Serves as a mentor and advisor to department and association planners on the development and execution of events.Supports leadership in the cultivation of new event production and activation opportunities.Qualifications Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant work experienceExperience managing programming at large scale events (virtual and in-person)Candidates should possess exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and demonstrate effective communication abilities, both written and verbalExperience as a project manager, vendor manager and/or experienced plannerComfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentPreferred: Strong understanding of the startup ecosystem10+ years of relevant work experienceProject Management Professional (PMP)AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.
Additional Requirements Regular and reliable job attendanceEffective verbal and written communication skillsExhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationshipsIndependent judgment in evaluation options to make sound decisionsIn office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noiseHybrid Work Environment AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions.
Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.
Compensation and Benefits AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Employment Opportunity AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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