Organization Overview
Results for America (RFA) is the leading national nonprofit organization helping policymakers at all levels of government harness the power of evidence and data to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Our mission is to make investing in what works the “new normal,” so that, one day, all government leaders use rigorous evidence and quality data to inform important policy and funding decisions. We believe that data-driven and evidence-based policy decisions could significantly increase the impact of the over $2 trillion that governments spend annually to advance economic mobility and racial equity.
Position Overview
Results for America seeks an experienced, dynamic Director of Events to lead our events strategy. This Director will set strategy for and directly execute RFA events work, which includes major announcement events, webinars, convenings, sprints, Congressional and federal agency briefings, virtual conversations with national leaders, and other events that help mobilize leaders at all levels of government to invest in what works.
This role may require travel up to 15% annually to plan, staff, and execute events and attend organization-wide meetings and partner events.
This is a full-time, exempt position based in a home office anywhere within the U.S., with a preference for Washington D.C. location due to frequent in-person events.
Reporting Relationship
The Director of Events will report to the Vice President of Strategic Communications and oversee the Manager of Events. The Director of Events will be a senior leader on the Communication Team and will work closely with other RFA teams and external consultants.
Position Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Plan and Execute Virtual/In-Person Events (50%)
Develop Comprehensive Events Strategies (35%)
Supervise Team and Strengthen the Organization (15%)
All RFA employees are expected to participate in the organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.
Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, as well as an alignment with Results for America’s mission and organizational values:
Competencies and Qualifications
Organization Overview
Results for America (RFA) is the leading national nonprofit organization helping policymakers at all levels of government harness the power of evidence and data to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Our mission…
Results for America offers a compensation package that includes:
Results for America offers a compensation package that includes:
To apply for this position, please complete and submit all information using the application link below.
Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to include their pronouns in their cover letter.
RFA is an equal opportunity employer that values/celebrates diversity, and that follows a policy of making all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, partnership status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses or stalking, military status, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.
Applicants for employment with RFA must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
To apply for this position, please complete and submit all information using the application link below.
Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to include their pronouns in…