Job Description

Position Details

• Title: Events Coordinator
• Location: Washington, DC (onsite as needed)
• 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW in Washington, D.C.
• Duration: 6-month contract-to-hire (potential early conversion)
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field required
• Experience: 3-4+ years of event coordination, hospitality, administrative operations, conference planning, or related experience

What They're Looking For

• Junior to mid-level event professional who is confident but not overly seasoned
• Strong executive presence and professionalism
• Ability to interact with senior stakeholders including faculty, speakers, executives, government officials, and VIP guests
• Experience supporting large-scale events, conferences, academic programs, receptions, or productions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to bring ideas, improve processes, and help shape the future direction of the events team
• Experience with logistics coordination, vendor management, guest services, registrations, travel arrangements, catering, A/V coordination, and onsite event execution

Ideal Backgrounds

• Event Management
• Conference & Meeting Planning
• Higher Education
• Student Affairs
• Alumni Relations
• Hospitality Management
• Corporate Events
• Nonprofit Events
• Government Affairs Events
• Association Events

Interview Process

1. Screening Questions done by AM
2. Hiring team candidate review
3. Interview with the team

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