PLMA (Peak Load Management Alliance) is a community of energy load management professionals dedicated to a more sustainable world through the advancement of grid reliability, resiliency, and technological innovation. We are the leading association for load management experts, specialists, and vendors to share best practices, firsthand experiences, technology advances, training, and mentorship, all with a focus on demand response, distributed energy resources (DERs), and managed charging.
As we move into a growth phase, PLMA is searching for a Program & Events Manager to join our team of professionals in a fully remote position. Our Program & Events Manager will play a vital role in delivering high-quality experiences across PLMA’s conferences, webinars, training programs, and member engagement events. The P&E Manager will supervise logistics, timelines, and vendor/stakeholder coordination with minimal supervision, supporting both the Chief Development Officer (CDO) who oversees communications and programs and the Senior Director of Operations & Membership. Our ideal candidate is an initiative-taking, tech-savvy professional with a proven track record in event management or program execution in a nonprofit, trade association, or mission-driven environment.
If you’re looking for a long-term, growth-encouraged position that will challenge and reward you professionally and personally, please apply today for immediate consideration.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Base Salary with Annual Bonus Opportunity
- $500 Monthly Benefit Allowance
- Fully Remote Role (3-4 trips possible annually)
- 401K with 5% Match
- Opportunity and Encouragement for Professional Development and Career Growth Within a Small, Collaborative Team
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Assist Sr. Director with live conferences & symposia. Coordinate event timelines, call for presentations, speaker, and sponsor communications, etc.
- Manage conference and symposium venues, AV, app/web alignment, registration, and budgeting logistics
- Track revenue, hotel room blocks, and post-event metrics
- Oversee presentation collection, scoring, and content delivery
- Schedule webinars and online events, supporting logistics and live tech for online events
- Archive webinar/online materials, track engagement data, and maintain consistency across platforms
- Serve as real-time tech support and post-event processor (YouTube, podcast, reports)
- Assist CDO with Education Programs, coordinating logistics for online and in-person training classes
- Manage education program registration, materials, budget, instructor prep, and travel logistics
- Support education program version control and satisfaction follow-ups
- Assist CDO with Spring Conference PLMA Awards, supporting nomination logistics, winner communications, visuals, and scheduling
- Oversee shipping of trophies and recognition elements after conferences and events
- Assist CEO with governance and leadership meetings, managing master calendar, agendas, polls, recordings, and follow-ups
- Ensure meeting quorum, documentation, and troubleshooting
- Other duties as assigned
Successful Candidates Must Have:
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in program management, event planning, or association operations
- Basic understanding of energy, utilities, or sustainability issues
- Demonstrated ability to manage logistics, communications, and timelines independently
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint
- Familiarity with event tech platforms, registration systems, and databases
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills
- Organized, detail-focused, and adaptable to shifting priorities
- Experience in association management or nonprofit event production preferred
- Technical comfort with video conferencing platforms, app/event platforms, online publishing, and HTML
- Project management experience or certification preferred
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