Exhibits Manager - Events, Federal Science & Public Engagement

Exhibits Manager - Events, Federal Science & Public Engagement

Department: Meeting and Event Planning

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: National Science Foundation - Washington DC Area

Description

CONTINGENT HIRE NOTICE: This position is a contingent hire. Employment is contingent upon EDJ Associates, Inc. receiving a contract/task order award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This is a hybrid position requiring significant on-site support at NSF Headquarters and event locations.

Position Overview
This position supports the NSF Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA) under the Event Support Scope of Work. The Program Manager - Events provides planning, logistics, coordination, and on-site execution support for high-profile meetings, conferences, exhibits, and outreach events.

Key Responsibilities
• Plan and coordinate logistics for in-person, hybrid, and virtual events
• Manage venues, vendors, shipping, setup, breakdown, and on-site operations
• Support exhibit design, booth deployment, and inventory management
• Coordinate speakers, moderators, RSVPs, and event platforms
• Develop run-of-show documents, timelines, and status reports
• Ensure compliance with NSF branding and Section 508 requirements
• Support travel coordination in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations
• Provide on-site support and rapid issue resolution during events
• Provide logistics support for a variety of meetings, events and conferences
• Provide direct support to internal and external events to include managing venue requirements, signage, invitations, attendance, and other requirements as needed
• Research requirements and context for various events, meetings and conferences, to ensure that the NSF Director and OLPA Staff are prepared to interact with various audiences and stakeholders
• Identify and manage inventory for educational information resources and other outreach materials
• Coordinate exhibit design, technology, and management with designated vendors/partners
• Provide expert guidance on the most efficient and effective options for building/curating/creating exhibits and activations, supplies and experiences to suit specific event needs
• Ability to carry/maneuver various pieces of heavy equipment (50+lbs) for onsite events and exhibits (e.g., carrying banners/boxes of materials to rolling crates.)
• Can easily adapt onsite events and exhibits planning and logistics skills to virtual platforms and environments
• Travel when required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
• 8+ years managing large-scale federal or public-sector events
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and event management platforms (e.g., Eventbrite)
• Experience coordinating vendors, venues, and logistics
• Ability to manage multiple high-visibility events simultaneously
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift and maneuver event equipment as required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience required. Experience supporting federal agencies or large public-sector events preferred.