Entry-Level Events & Partnerships Coordinator

ROCS Grad Staffing; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ROCS Grad Staffing seeks an enthusiastic Event Partnerships Coordinator to support exhibits, sponsorships, corporate partnerships, and supplier membership for major industry events and conferences. This-entry level role offers a path in events, sales, marketing, or association management while building hands-on experience and relationships with corporate partners.

You will serve as a primary contact for exhibitors and sponsors, assist with logistics, renewals, and CRM data, and help develop

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; related fields preferred.
• 0–2 years in events, sales, marketing, customer service, or coordination.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with executives.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Team-oriented with proactive support for events and partners.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; CRM systems experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact for exhibitors, sponsors, advertisers, and corporate partners.
• Support the coordination and servicing of exhibits, sponsorships, corporate partnerships, and advertising opportunities.
• Assist with supplier membership communications, renewals, and database maintenance.
• Coordinate exhibitor and sponsor logistics for major conferences and events.
• Track exhibitor, sponsorship, and partnership information within membership, CRM, and event management systems.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to the development of marketing and sponsorship materials, including the annual Marketing Prospectus.
• Lead exhibitor and sponsor registration and provide onsite registration and event support.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with corporate partners, including senior-level executives.
• Respond to partner questions and requests while providing timely, professional customer service.
• Collaborate with internal team members to ensure event logistics, sponsorship deliverables, and exhibitor needs are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Assist with additional event, sales, marketing, and membership initiatives as needed.
• Travel occasionally to support conferences and events.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Highly organized

Customer service mindset

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Communications/Event Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Salesforce

MapYourShow

ExpoCad

Fonteva

Job description

ROCS Grad Staffing seeks an enthusiastic Event Partnerships Coordinator to support exhibits, sponsorships, corporate partnerships, and supplier membership for major industry events and conferences. This-entry level role offers a path in events, sales, marketing, or association management while building hands-on experience and relationships with corporate partners.

You will serve as a primary contact for exhibitors and sponsors, assist with logistics, renewals, and CRM data, and help develop