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Associate Director, Global Event Operations

The Milken Institute · $389M budget · 231 staff · Since 1989

Why The Milken Institute

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Advances global economic and physical well-being by conducting applied research, publishing policy analysis, and promoting solutions to expand capital access, job creation, and health.

  • The Milken Institute pursues its mission through a range of programmatic activities in our centers.mi health-fastercures works to improve the medical research system-- to clear roadblocks that prevent medical breakthroughs from reaching patients sooner. Its mission is to accelerate the…$117.3M spent in FY2024
  • The Milken Institute actively engages and educates leaders in business, seminars and conferences related to its charitable purpose. These include: global conference, future of health summit, asia summit, middle east and africa summit. The senior staff and fellows speak regularly…$17.7M spent in FY2024
  • The Milken Institute pursues its mission through applied economic research and publishes the Milken Institute review - a quarterly magazine that provides a forum for analysis and commentary on u.s. And global economic policy and practice.$2.5M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Peers pay
$124K–$167K
$10M+ orgs, California
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Pays its leaders
$39K–$1.0M
8 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$151.4M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
231
employees
10 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
91%
of spending
Looks good: 91% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+61%
of revenue, FY2024
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
107 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 106.9 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1991
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
Looks goodFineWorth a lookConcernTap a box for the reason.

About the role

The org's own posting, as written

About the Milken Institute The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints.

We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives, in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities. The Milken Institute’s events and programmatic activities, involve the exchange of ideas with leaders from around the world.

The Institute hosts more than 200 events each year, with our annual flagship event, Global Conference, bringing together 4,500+ participants from around the world, featuring more than 900+ speakers throughout 200+ sessions over the course of the event.

About the Position

The Milken Institute is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Associate Director, Global Event Operations to oversee the planning and execution of high-profile events worldwide. This role will play a critical part in managing the operational and logistical aspects of our global event portfolio, ensuring seamless coordination across internal teams, external partners, and key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event operations, vendor management, budget oversight, and large-scale event logistics. They should excel in high-pressure environments, possess exceptional organizational skills, and be adept at balancing multiple projects with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

Event Operations & Logistics Oversee end-to-end event logistics, including venue selection, contracts, rooming lists, catering, audiovisual needs, and event production. Manage and maintain event specifications, production timelines, and staffing plans to ensure all milestones and deadlines are met. Work closely with event programming, engagement, and development teams to align operational plans with strategic event objectives. Serve as the main point of contact for vendors, suppliers, and venue partners, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and service standards.

Lead all site selection and RFP processes, negotiating contracts for hotels, venues, production vendors, and third-party agencies to maximize cost efficiencies. Budget & Financial Management Develop, track, and manage event budgets, ensuring adherence to financial…

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About The Milken Institute

From its Form 990

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