Events Coordinator

We are looking for an Events Coordinator to join the team immediately. This is supporting a university customer in the DC area. The candidate MUST be willing to work events in the evenings and sometimes on the weekends. Below are the responsibilities:

The Events Coordinator is responsible for supporting events, meetings and other activities hosted by the university. Under guidance and supervision, this role will plan, organize and execute various aspects and logistics of special events or programs.

On-Site Event Planning
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Provide direct support and coordination for meetings, seminars, conferences, retreats, events and activities.
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Ensure proper implementation of policies and procedures.
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May proactively collaborate with the operations staff (Facilities & Security) to ensure the integrity of the facility and overall comfort and safety of attendees at meetings and events.
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Submit organizer event needs, including room setup and AV requirements. Ensure that details are shared with Information Technology and Operations (Facilities & Security) in a timely manner, including requests for staffing outside of normal business hours.
•Collaborate with event organizers to manage logistics with vendors, including catering orders, event rentals, catering setup and clean up and certificate of insurances to ensure adherence to event space policies and guidelines.

Virtual Event Support
•Ensure virtual and hybrid event reservations are consistently entered into 25Live.
•May assign tasks and manage progress as project manager.
•Evaluate, and in some instances, develop detailed event run-of-show.
•May consult with event hosts to implement comprehensive virtual event design strategy

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•High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
•3 years minimum of events coordination experience in a fast-paced environment - ideally in political or non-profit industries, preference for political campaign experience
•Due to alcohol service at some events, must be at least 21 years of age.
•Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word), MS Teams, Qualtrics,25Live/College Net.

Bachelors Degree

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.