Distinguished Visitor Protocol Lead

Eursdale Companies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Eursdale Companies is seeking an experienced Protocol Specialist to plan, coordinate, and execute official visits, distinguished visitor activities, tours, ceremonies, and meetings for USCG CG-AIR. This on-site role involves interaction with senior leaders, government officials, and other dignitaries, requiring excellent communication and meticulous organization.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on protocol and event-planning experience, strong coordination skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• At least two years of protocol and event-planning experience.
• Experience applying protocol and etiquette in planning events, ceremonies, receptions, and official functions.
• Experience supporting dignitaries, senior military or civilian representatives, Government officials, or other high-ranking personnel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and event-management capabilities.
• Ability to coordinate multiple events and priorities simultaneously.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to occasionally work outside normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate base-wide tours and distinguished visitor activities.
• Develop itineraries and coordinate visitor transportation.
• Conduct orientation tours for newly hired employees and other designated visitors.
• Lead specialized tours for Government representatives, schools, civic organizations, and other groups.
• Greet arriving aircraft and distinguished visitors.
• Escort guests throughout the installation.
• Coordinate and manage visitor itineraries.
• Set up and operate audiovisual equipment for meetings and briefings.
• Maintain and update command briefing materials and metric boards.
• Maintain the Command Brief/ALC101.
• Attend meetings, record minutes, and publish meeting documentation.
• Plan ceremonies including retirements, promotions, awards, and other official functions.
• Prepare or coordinate invitations, scripts, programs, speeches, and related event materials.
• Provide protocol guidance for official events.
• Support Wardroom social functions.
• Coordinate applicable recognition programs with Public Affairs and local media.
• Assist the Commanding Officer's Secretary and provide other authorized command administrative support.

Skills

Protocol planning

Event planning

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Eursdale Companies is seeking an experienced Protocol Specialist to plan, coordinate, and execute official visits, distinguished visitor activities, tours, ceremonies, and meetings for USCG CG-AIR. This on-site role involves interaction with senior leaders, government officials, and other dignitaries, requiring excellent communication and meticulous organization.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on protocol and event-planning experience, strong coordination skills, and the ability to manage