Events Coordinator: Travel Ready, Great Benefits, Impact-Driven

Hawthorne Lane; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

401K plan

Company cell phone with paid service

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane, a nonprofit in Washington, DC, is seeking an Events Coordinator to bring a varied calendar of conferences and gatherings to life. The role involves end-to-end event management from registration to onsite logistics, with opportunities to support programs nationwide.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in event planning or related fields, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and event platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–2 years in event planning or project coordination.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with MS Office and event platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and execution of annual events calendar (conferences, receptions, stakeholder meetings).
• Manage event registration from start to finish (pages, attendee lists, confirmations, reminders).
• Oversee onsite check-in and registration for smooth start.
• Prepare registration reports and attendance updates for stakeholders.
• Coordinate venue, catering, signage, printed materials and attendee needs.
• Research venues, vendors, and ideas to improve attendee experience.
• Provide day-to-day admin support (scheduling, shipments, invoices).

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event registration platforms

Job description

Hawthorne Lane, a nonprofit in Washington, DC, is seeking an Events Coordinator to bring a varied calendar of conferences and gatherings to life. The role involves end-to-end event management from registration to onsite logistics, with opportunities to support programs nationwide.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in event planning or related fields, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and event platforms.