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Internal Events & Conference Manager

National Equity Fund, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026
National Equity Fund, Inc. (NEF), a leading non-profit syndicator of low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC), is seeking an Internal Events & Conference Manager to conduct a wide range of new business initiatives. The LIHTC program is the most important resource available today for creating affordable housing in the United States. NEF uses its extensive experience, talent, and resources to create sustainable affordable housing.

The Internal Events & Conference Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering engaging internal events and seamless conference support that strengthen connection, culture, and collaboration across the company. This role blends creativity with operational excellence, owing everything from celebratory gatherings and all-staff meetings to conference registration and travel coordination. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. They bring strong vendor management and process improvement skills and are especially attuned to creating inclusive experiences for team members who are remote or not located in the corporate office.

Internal Events Management

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute all internal events, including but not limited to: company celebrations, parties, and cultural milestones, all-staff meetings, town halls, and leadership events, team building and engagement activities
  • Develop event plans that balance business objectives with fun, engaging experiences
  • Identify and implement creative ways to ensure inclusion and meaningful participation for remote and non-office-based team members
  • Manage event logistics end-to-end, including: venue coordination, food and beverage ordering, name tags, signage, materials, and supplies, event run-of-show and onsite support
  • Source, negotiate, and manage vendors (venues, caterers, AV, rentals, etc.)
  • Obtain, track, and maintain required Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and vendor documentation
  • Manage event-related budgets, invoices, and purchase approvals
  • Draft and coordinate event-related communications across the company, ensuring clarity, consistency, and timely delivery

Conference & Travel Support

  • Coordinate conference registration logistics, including managing and tracking employee registrations and maintaining up-to-date attendee lists and deadlines.
  • Support and improve the conference travel booking experience, including flights, hotels, and car rentals
  • Serve as a central point of coordination for conference-related logistics and questions
  • Partner cross-functionally (e.g., HR, Finance, Marketing & Communications) to ensure smooth execution

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

  • Identify gaps and inefficiencies in events, conferences, and travel processes in order to design, document, and implement improved workflows and tools
  • Manage multiple events, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously with high attention to detail
  • Establish scalable processes that support company growth

The Ideal Candidate

  • Indent 3–5 years of experience in event coordination, conference management, operations, or a similar role
  • Proven experience managing vendors and contracts, including COIs
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once
  • Experience coordinating travel logistics (registrations, flights, hotels, ground transportation)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We offer a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

NEF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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