Alexandria-Based Nonprofit Event Coordinator (Contract)

Addison Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking an Event Coordinator in the Alexandria, VA area to plan, manage, and execute a variety of events and meetings. This contract role runs 1-3 days and involves coordinating speakers, VIP attendees, and materials, with primary responsibilities to reflect the organization's mission and goals.

The ideal candidate brings 2-4 years of event coordination or related experience, is organized, dependable, and capable of handling multiple moving parts.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in event coordination, administrative support, or project assistance
• Must be willing and able to lift boxes and event promotional materials
• Self-motivated with strong organizational abilities, a confident communication style, and a can-do attitude
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of events and meetings in a way that reflects the organization's mission and goals
• Assess and implement the unique requirements of each event or meeting from start to finish
• Develop content for event materials and work closely with design teams to bring those materials to life
• Draft and send confirmation letters and other correspondence to speakers and VIP guests attending regional meetings

Skills

Event coordination

Administrative support

Project assistance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Addison Group is seeking an Event Coordinator in the Alexandria, VA area to plan, manage, and execute a variety of events and meetings. This contract role runs 1-3 days and involves coordinating speakers, VIP attendees, and materials, with primary responsibilities to reflect the organization's mission and goals.

The ideal candidate brings 2-4 years of event coordination or related experience, is organized, dependable, and capable of handling multiple moving parts.