Growth‑Oriented DC Events & Outreach Associate

Clearpath; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary 50‑60k

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) match up to 6%

Generous annual performance bonus

$1,000 annual book credit

Monthly commuter benefit

Unlimited vacation policy

Flexible work schedule at Capitol Hill

Job summary

Foundation for American Innovation seeks an events associate to join the external relations team in Washington, DC. The role oversees events planning, staffing, vendor coordination, media outreach, and promotion of research and commentary.

The successful candidate will support leadership, manage outreach for events and office materials, and help grow the team’s portfolio in a fast‑growing nonprofit. This is a growth position with promotion potential.

Qualifications

• Dependability in handling sensitive matters affecting public profile.
• Attention to detail and consistency with brand standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; be the face of the organization externally.
• Physical requirement: ability to navigate stairs in a multi‑story facility without elevator access.

Responsibilities

• Assist director of events with preparation for and in‑person staffing of events: coordinating with vendors, compiling runs of show, producing printed materials, enforcing guest lists, setting up venues, and attending and working events (sometimes in evenings or on weekends).
• Assist managing director for external relations and editor‑in‑chief with publishing and promoting FAI’s research and commentary: tracking publications and media coverage, tracking and building out FAI’s media contacts, and helping with website maintenance.
• Support creative director with outreach, ordering, and research for event and office material, merchandise, and swag, as well as digital asset production and organization.

Skills

Dependable

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Professional demeanor

Physical stamina

Job description

Foundation for American Innovation seeks an events associate to join the external relations team in Washington, DC. The role oversees events planning, staffing, vendor coordination, media outreach, and promotion of research and commentary.

The successful candidate will support leadership, manage outreach for events and office materials, and help grow the team’s portfolio in a fast‑growing nonprofit. This is a growth position with promotion potential.