Production Manager, Institute of Politics
Core
Overseeing execution and logistics for the Institute of Politics' Speakers Series and high-profile events, managing venue, transportation, security, and guest experience.
Role type
Senior IC event production manager
Builds
100+ public programs annually featuring political, policy, and foreign affairs leaders
Domain
Higher education + political discourse + event management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Event logistics planning, vendor selection and contract negotiation, budget tracking and reporting, security coordination, guest travel and lodging arrangement, team leadership, technical troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Political event planning experience, VIP participant management, public affairs awareness, multi-project management under tight deadlines
Technologies
Neon
Responsibilities
Develops and executes full spectrum of day-to-day event logistics, guides research and vendor selection, negotiates contracts, oversees production protocols, coordinates security coverage, manages event registration and metrics, troubleshoots technical issues, advises and oversees interns and event ambassadors
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC