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Events Coordinator, National Review Institute

Location: Washington, DC (In-Office)
Reports To: Director, Program and Events
Employment Type: Full-Time
BACKGROUND

National Review Institute (NRI) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) that advances American conservatism by promoting the understanding and embrace of its principles through advocacy journalism and education programs. Guided by our enterprise’s core values— individual liberty, economic freedom, limited government, the rule of law, traditional values, love of country, and American leadership abroad—we invest in top conservative voices. NRI nurtures both established National Review journalists and emerging talents who report the truth and advocate for these principles with conviction. We carry William F. Buckley’s legacy forward by doing so.

 

Position Overview:

The Events Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and execution of best-in-class programs and events that advance NRI’s mission and strengthen its national presence. This role requires a proactive team player with strong project management and communication skills, and a great attention to detail. The ideal candidate is committed to conservative principles and interested in the production of mission-driven in-person and virtual events.

 

Key Responsibilities:
Event Planning & Execution
  • Support the planning and execution of a wide range of NRI’s in-person events, including the
    annual William F. Buckley Jr. Prize Dinner, the biennial Ideas Summit, regional seminars, policy salons, and other fundraising and partnership events.
  • Assist with all aspects of the guest experience and event logistics, including:

    • Venue sourcing and selection
    • Vendor sourcing and coordination
    • Food and beverage planning
    • Materials design, printing, and distribution
    • Guest registration and communications
    • Onsite event coordination

     

  • Coordinate travel, lodging, and scheduling logistics for staff and speakers.
  • Travel to and staff events as needed.
Project Management
  • Project manage NRI events and maintain accountability across teams.
  • Develop and manage detailed event timelines, budgets, checklists, and action items.
  • Utilize and maintain project management tools to keep event execution on track.
Webinar Coordination
  • Manage the execution of NRI’s regular webinar series, including platform setup and day-of
    coordination.
Data Management & Communications
  • Manage invitation and registration processes across all events, including select email outreach, RSVP tracking, and guest details.
  • Maintain and update contact lists, the events CRM (Salesforce), and event archives and photos.
  • Collaborate with the development team on event-related email campaigns, using tools such as Marketing Cloud.
Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of experience in event planning, project management, or related roles (experience in a nonprofit, think tank, or other conservative organization is a plus).
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities.
  • Detail-oriented and skilled in project management, with good critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
  • Comfortable with, or comfortable adopting, new technologies and event tools (e.g., Zoom, Cvent, Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, Canva).
  • A high degree of professionalism, humility, and a commitment to learning and continuous improvement.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10–15% of the time.
  • Familiarity with conservative principles and the mission of National Review is strongly preferred.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and a cover letter to Cara Byrns, Director of Programs and Events at cbyrns@nrinstitute.org.