Event Host - Partner Events & Guest Experience

EAB (Education Advisory Board); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Health savings account

Job summary

EAB (Education Advisory Board) in Washington, D.C. seeks an Entry Level Event Host to lead the planning and execution of onsite partner events, ensuring a polished guest experience from arrival to departure. The role requires coordinating logistics, room setup, catering, AV, and signage while delivering exceptional service.

You will support meetings in both Richmond, VA and Washington, D.C. offices, with occasional travel and a flexible schedule for early starts or evening events.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree with an excellent academic record.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce.
• Demonstrated success in delivering service internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end execution of partner events hosted in EAB’s Washington, D.C. office.
• Oversee onsite logistics including catering, AV coordination, signage, transportation, and space setup.
• Create stellar first impressions and moments of wow for event attendees.
• Ensure superior service for internal and external constituencies.
• Coordinate with Facilities and vendors to maintain a polished, professional, guest‑ready environment.
• Prepare meeting rooms and event spaces per specifications – including nametags, table tents, materials, and amenities.
• Manage ground transportation logistics and track arrivals/departures for guests and speakers.
• Prepare and distribute final travel itineraries and event documents.
• Work a flexible schedule for early starts or evening events.
• Maintain a professional, calm, and service‑oriented demeanor at all times.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Salesforce

Customer service

Team environment

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

EAB (Education Advisory Board) in Washington, D.C. seeks an Entry Level Event Host to lead the planning and execution of onsite partner events, ensuring a polished guest experience from arrival to departure. The role requires coordinating logistics, room setup, catering, AV, and signage while delivering exceptional service.

You will support meetings in both Richmond, VA and Washington, D.C. offices, with occasional travel and a flexible schedule for early starts or evening events.