Events & Engagement Specialist — Hybrid (DC HQ)

University of Denver; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Hybrid work

Paid time off

Professional development

Retirement plan

Job summary

The International Republican Institute (IRI) is seeking an Events and Organizational Initiatives Specialist in Washington, DC. You will manage the full lifecycle of IRI events, coordinate calendars, invitations, and communications, and collaborate with staff, sponsors, and partners on venue, tech, and branding.

This role requires strong organizational skills, experience with event platforms (HubSpot, Eventbrite), and a willingness to work in-office three or more days per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience directly assisting with in-person and virtual events.
• Experience coordinating staff, volunteers, vendors, and others contributing to event execution.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Experience with contact management systems and virtual events platforms; HubSpot and Eventbrite are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with all aspects of organizing and implementing events and meetings.
• Manage the IRI events calendar.
• Draft invitations and track responses, and assist with outbound communications to external audiences.
• Coordinate with staff, event co-hosts, sponsors, and partners on venue requirements, event technology, signage, and invitations.
• Develop event materials, checklists, and run of shows; coordinate room setup/breakdown.

Skills

Event coordination

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Communication

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HubSpot

Eventbrite

Microsoft Office 365

Teams

Zoom

SharePoint

Job description

The International Republican Institute (IRI) is seeking an Events and Organizational Initiatives Specialist in Washington, DC. You will manage the full lifecycle of IRI events, coordinate calendars, invitations, and communications, and collaborate with staff, sponsors, and partners on venue, tech, and branding.

This role requires strong organizational skills, experience with event platforms (HubSpot, Eventbrite), and a willingness to work in-office three or more days per week.