Coordinator, Conference and Events

RiseMe; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Generous paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and development

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

The American Hotel & Lodging Association is seeking a Coordinator to support planning and execution of AHLA and AHLA Foundation meetings and signature events in Washington, DC. You will manage registration, attendee inquiries, data entry, and financial data preparation for reconciliation with the accounting department.

As a Cvent super user, you will lead platform usage, assist with troubleshooting, and create new events.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating meetings or events preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle registration and attendee communications for AHLA events.
• Serve as Cvent super user and assist with platform troubleshooting.
• Arrange meeting logistics, signage, shipments, and supplies as needed.
• Maintain Industry Events Calendar and AHLA website pages.
• Coordinate housing, rooming lists, and hotel pickups.
• Support committees and assist with ad hoc projects.

Skills

Event coordination

Attention to detail

Tools

Cvent

Job description

Position Summary:

The American Hotel & Lodging Association is seeking a Coordinator to support in the planning and execution of AHLA and AHLA Foundation meetings and signature events.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for registration process for AHLA and AHLA Foundation events including registration processing, event information inquiries, data entry, refunds and cancellations, badge production and stuffing, attendee lists, confirmation letters and invoices, registration tracking, onsite registration management (staffing, setup, etc.), and preparation of financial data for reconciliation with the accounting department
• Serve as department Cvent platform “super user”: main point of contact with Cvent support team, learns and shares new tips and products, assists with platform troubleshooting, creates all new events within the system. Proper training will be provided if Cvent is not known by applicant
• Assist with meeting logistics including meeting specifications, supplies, event signage, shipments, and other items as needed
• Maintain the Industry Events Calendar
• Website management – create/maintain department pages on AHLA website and Cvent platform
• Manage logistics for in office meetings and local dinners as assigned
• Manage housing/overflow arrangements, rooming lists, monitoring hotel pick up reports
• Assist with association committees as assigned
• Other special projects and duties as assigned

Other:

• Position located in Washington, D.C.
• Salary: 50-55K
• Rotating hybrid work schedule: In-office Tuesday-Thursday
• Ability to travel (5-10%)
• Ability to lift 35 pounds

AHLA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

EOE

AHLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)