McLean, Virginia
United States - Nationwide
New York, New York
Posted: 03-Jun-26
Location: Remote
Type: Full Time
Salary: $86,000-$97,000
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Position Overview
The Senior Meeting Manager assumes responsibility for planning, managing, executing and evaluating logistical aspects of the ACVIM Forum and supporting other organizational initiatives. Meeting planning responsibilities for the ACVIM Forum include, but are not limited to, overseeing the development of registration, housing, signage, security, offsite event management, marketing material review and updates, budgetary oversight, virtual event management, collaborative work with vendors, and more. This role works collaboratively across the organization and supports work across other departments or organizational initiatives. This role must demonstrate a positive attitude, strong customer service skills and the ability to operate in a high-performing, collaborative team environment with internal team members, other departments, suppliers, ACVIM members, speakers, volunteers, and other key stakeholders. Expertise in standard meeting professional concepts, practices, and procedures is required.
Essential Functions
Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of the ACVIM Forum and other assigned meetings, ensuring successful delivery of in-person, virtual, and hybrid event experiences.
Manage event registration strategy and operations, including pricing, policies, platform development, testing, reporting, and attendee support.
Oversee housing and venue logistics, including room block management, site visits, security planning, risk management, and emergency preparedness.
Develop and maintain comprehensive event timelines, project plans, and logistical master agendas to ensure successful execution of all event components.
Manage event budgets, forecasts, financial reporting, billing reviews, and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining program quality.
Cultivate and manage relationships with vendors, venues, service providers, and planning partners, including contract negotiation and performance oversight.
Coordinate speaker, educational session, and abstract-related logistics in collaboration with internal teams, committees, and external stakeholders.
Oversee onsite and digital event communications, including signage, website content, marketing material reviews, sponsor recognition, and attendee-facing information.
Manage offsite events and special functions, including venue selection, contracting, logistics, and onsite execution.
Support event technology platforms, including registration systems, mobile applications, virtual event platforms, and other meeting management tools.
Analyze event performance, industry trends, attendee data, and historical metrics to provide recommendations for continuous improvement and strategic planning.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and subject matter expertise to staff while fostering collaboration across departments, committees, volunteers, and key stakeholders.
Support sponsorship fulfillment and organizational initiatives that advance ACVIM's educational, member engagement, and meeting objectives.
Travel as required to support site visits, onsite event management, and other organizational meetings and programs.
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a similar role and relevant subject matter expertise is required.
