Director of Events

Director of Events

OUR NATIONAL CONVERSATION is a new kind of media outlet. We're nonpartisan, we believe in truth, we're all very civil, we just want to solve problems. Republicans, Democrats, Independents -- all are welcome here.

We are largely run by student interns, and we now want "more adults in the room." We seek 3-4 volunteers with real event management experience. One will serve as director; 2-3 others will serve as assistant directors.

We want to host a regular schedule of online events -- discussions, podcast recordings, lectures, etc. Students, who don't have so many contacts, aren't so good at this. Plus they often lack the self-confidence required to do outreach, extend invitations, pin down details, make sure follow up happens, etc.

Once we start doing a better job with online events, we want to move in the direction of in-person events. We want to set up chapters on college campuses across America. We have some ideas for annual events we think could generate significant media attention. The students can't do this all on their own and I'm pulled in too many directions. We need help.

You will have a team of interns reporting to you, but they really need a "take charge" leader to provide guidance and direction. You will mentor them; they will learn from you.

We have some very exciting projects in various states of readiness, but we have a hard time pushing them over the finish line. Students need direction and guidelines and they are eager to please, once they know what to do. That's where you come in.

Events Director

• • Attends meetings and communicates with team throughout the week using Slack, zoom, email, Google Drive
  • Helps with recruiting, team building, team management
  • Possesses experience in events management tasks/duties
  • Good with creative ideas students can follow
  • Oversees student team leaders
  • Can commit to 1 year of volunteer work (4-8 hours per week)

Our student media team, which includes events, holds a standing meeting every Tuesday at 6:30 EST. We might move this to an earlier time slot by a few hours, but this is what our meeting time is right now. This meeting usually runs around 40 minutes. You will need to be able to attend that meeting at that time if you want to pursue this.

You will get outstanding experience -- plus you'll be doing something good for America. You will be helping develop America's future leaders and together we can help reduce toxic partisanship in America.

If we raise money, our intent is to start paying people, at least on a part-time basis, so this could turn into something more. Our ability to raise money will largely be a function of how good a job we're doing, so everyone's contribution matters. We think, with one big push, 2026 could be our breakout year.