The National Retail Federation is a trade association that passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies.  

NRF is seeking a team-player interested in joining NRF’s dynamic content team and manage the event logistics across the Education team for 365-content delivery and live-event delivery. Additional responsibilities include managing initiatives across department and with internal teams to ensure all services are provided and executed successfully. 

Essential Functions:  

• Serve as logistics and operations lead for content Team for life cycle of all live events. 
• Manage production needs for live events, to include set up and management of rehearsals, presentations, media, scripts, programming and project manages weekly workflow. 
• Collaborate with the digital content and marketing teams in the preparation of conference related materials including: speaker bios, session descriptions; identifies relevant materials and information from NRF staff, Board leadership and Councils.  
• Manage the content requirements for keynote speakers/sponsors; includes assistance with presentations, script and show preparations; organize and schedules production and scripting calls.  
• Collaborate in the development of methods to evaluate content and compile post event session feedback. 
• Manage external speakers and logistics including travel, accommodations, materials distribution and onsite needs. 
• Ensure all required permissions are known to leverage recorded content, pictures and presentation materials to ensure relevant themes, audience demographics and program architecture. 
• Work with key stakeholders on general session keynotes; creates production flows and schedules for all keynote sessions. 
• Manage coordination of onsite production needs and show logistics, including creation of production show flows and schedules; serves as main point of contact with vendors and contractors and event venue.   
• Provide analytical and specialized project support for content department. 
• Manage all logistics for internal/external meetings and serve as primary contact speaker communication.  
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.  
• At least two years’ project management experience; event management experience a plus. 
• Strong understanding of technical, staging and production elements of events. 
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and planning skills with outstanding attention to detail. 
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with databases is a must. 
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously; and follow through on issues timely. 
• A team player with strong written and oral communication skills. 
• Self-starter with willingness to take ownership of multiple tasks without sacrificing accuracy. 
• Excellent problem solver with the ability to find working solutions to challenges. 
• Excellent time management skills, adherence to deadlines and is persistent in following up. 
• Ability to develop and manage solid and reciprocal relationships with designated partners vendors. 
• Ability to travel (up to 10%). 

Reports to: Director, Content Production & Operations    

Location:?Washington, D.C. (In-office; 3 days a week)? 

How to Apply?: Interested candidates are invited to submit an application with their resume and cover letter.