Manager, Events and Membership Engagement

Summary

The National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) seeks a Manager of Events and Membership Engagement. This full-time position is based in Washington, DC, and reports to the Senior Director, Communications and Development.

About the National Foreign Trade Council

The NFTC is a recognized leader in advancing the interests of U.S. companies in international commerce. For over 100 years, we have provided our members with strategic advice and advocacy to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the global economy. Today, NFTC is a thought leader and principal interlocutor between businesses and policymakers in areas ranging from international trade agreements and tax treaties to tariffs, supply chain flows, digital trade policies and export controls. 

We serve as a resource and advocate for our members’ interests with the U.S. Executive Branch and Congress and globally through organizations including the OECD, WTO, and United Nations. We engage the media, think tanks, and other interest groups to shape public conversations about the role of international tax, trade, supply chain, and national security policies in contributing to U.S. economic growth and job creation. We conduct regular meetings and briefings, provide in-depth analysis, and serve as a nimble and effective forum for companies to tackle critical and complex issues together.

The NFTC is a 501(c)(6) trade association representing U.S. companies engaged in international business and advocating for an open, rules-based global economy through work on international trade, tax, supply chain, sustainability, and global competitiveness issues. NFTC hosts a variety of programs and events throughout the year, including monthly luncheon meetings featuring guest speakers from government and industry. NFTC also maintains an affiliated but independent 501(c)(3) educational organization, the NFTC Foundation, which supports educational and public policy initiatives through signature events such as the World Trade Dinner, International Tax Conference, annual receptions, regional convenings, and other community-building programs. The NFTC Foundation houses the Global Innovation Forum (GIF), an initiative that brings together small businesses, nonprofit leaders, and government officials to examine how trade policies and programs can promote economic resilience, innovation, and greater access to the global economy.

What You Will Do

The Manager, Events and Membership Engagement will:

• Manage all aspects of meetings and events for the NFTC and NFTC Foundation. This role is responsible for the end-to-end execution of the NFTC’s meetings and events, including setting budgets, objectives and timelines, ensuring event tasks are delivered on time, identifying and managing vendors, and managing virtual meeting technology, in collaboration and consultation with the NFTC’s and Foundation’s policy, communications, and administrative leads. 
  • Lead the planning and execution of NFTC Foundation’s signature annual gala dinner, the World Trade Dinner.
  • Manage other events for the NFTC and NFTC Foundation in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere in the United States, including the NFTC Foundation’s annual International Tax Conference, receptions, breakfast and lunch programs, panel discussions, and virtual events.
  • Organize NFTC’s ongoing in-person, virtual, and hybrid private meetings with member companies and officials (approximately 4-10 meetings per month), including Board Meetings.
  • Identify opportunities for the NFTC to convene events (either independently or in collaboration with other partners) to advance policy priorities.  
  • Serve as the primary lead for the NFTC-wide event calendar, ensuring a proper cadence of public and private engagements and managing all related digital communications, including email marketing campaigns and website updates.
  • Assist with planning of NFTC Member Delegations and associated events around the world.
     

• Manage NFTC’s membership and stakeholders
  • Under the direction of NFTC’s Senior Director for Communications and Development, manage NFTC’s relations with members and prospects: 
    • Coordinate with NFTC’s senior team to establish and maintain regular touchpoints with NFTC member companies.
    • Manage prospect identification and outreach by and with NFTC’s senior team.  
  • Manage NFTC’s contacts, distribution lists, and databases of members, officials, and stakeholders.
  • Work collaboratively with the team to recruit new member companies.
     

• Execute other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Applicants should have 5+ years of experience managing events and membership. 
• Experience developing and managing event budgets and identifying and managing vendors, venues, caterers, A/V providers, and other event partners.
• Experience developing, coordinating, and running educational or advocacy meetings, events, and programs; and effectively managing multiple projects and campaigns simultaneously.
• A proven ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse business, government, and nonprofit stakeholders.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including attention to detail, ability to juggle multiple tasks, agility in managing changing priorities, and creating and implementing standard processes and procedures.
• The ability to work collaboratively as a team but also independently, exceeding expectations, and clearly communicating results. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to travel for business purposes up to 10% of the time.
  
  

Especially Competitive Applicants Will Have:

• Experience working for or with a business association, think tank, or nonprofit. 
• Proficiency with membership management, communications platforms, and business productivity tools, including association management software (AMS), CRM platforms, virtual meeting technology (Zoom, Teams, Webex, etc.), WordPress, Constant Contact, Microsoft Office 365 Suite, and Google Workspace. 
• Experience with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
• Familiarity with international trade, tax, and economic issues.  
  
  

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $95,000, depending on a candidate’s unique experience, skill set, and qualifications.

Our highly competitive compensation package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement program plus an annual employer contribution, parental leave, generous paid time off, use of an on-premises fitness center, and the ability to participate in pre-tax transportation, dependent care, and flexible spending account programs.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position and qualifications, and a resume along with a portfolio of 2-4 examples of events you have managed via NFTC’s online careers portal. For each event, include relevant documents that illustrate your management of the event (for example, a run-of-show, a budget, invitation, event website, social media posts, a post-event recap, etc.). 

NFTC will prioritize consideration of applications received by June 26, 2026.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.