Office and Events Coordinator

Seven Days Jobs; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Senator Bernie Sanders in Vermont seeks an energetic Office and Events Coordinator to organize annual and one-time events across the state, and to support a range of office operations from scheduling to logistics.

Regular travel throughout Vermont is required, with collaboration across Vermont and DC offices to advance the Senator’s priorities. The office is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with event planning preferred.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Vermont.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual and one-time events across Vermont.
• Support office operations from scheduling to event logistics.

Job description

SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS (I-VT) seeks an energetic, civic-minded individual to serve as an Office and Events Coordinator on his Vermont Staff . This position is responsible for coordinating annual and one-time events hosted by the office throughout the state and provides support for a wide variety of office operations from scheduling to event logistics.

This position closely collaborates with colleagues in our Vermont and DC offices to advance the Senator’s priorities. Strong communication, organization, time and project management skills are required. Experience with event planning and managing multiple, co-occurring projects is highly preferred. A successful candidate will have an appreciation for Vermont, a desire to develop new opportunities to engage with Vermonters, a proven ability to communicate professionally, and a commitment to creative problem-solving in a fast paced, ever-changing environment. This position requires regular travel throughout Vermont.

The Senator’s office is an equal opportunity employer. The office does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or uniformed service. The office is committed to inclusion and encourages all individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

The starting salary is $65,000.