Ops & Events Coordinator: Donor & Conference Logistics

mei-employment; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

HSA/FSA options

Job summary

The Middle East Institute in Washington, DC, seeks an Operations & Events Coordinator to manage facilities, logistics, vendor relations, and event operations. You will work closely with Development, Events, and Administration teams to plan conferences, donor events, and organizational initiatives while ensuring a safe, efficient, and welcoming work environment.

The role requires 3+ years in operations, facilities, or event coordination, strong organization, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• 3+ years of experience in operations, facilities, event coordination, office management, or related fields.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily office and facilities operations.
• Manage vendor performance and contracts.
• Serve as primary contact for building management and service providers.
• Coordinate shipping, receiving, and distribution of materials.
• Plan and execute conferences, meetings, donor events, and programs.
• Support donor engagement and development activities.
• Maintain records and improve operational procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM systems

Event management platforms

Job description

The Middle East Institute in Washington, DC, seeks an Operations & Events Coordinator to manage facilities, logistics, vendor relations, and event operations. You will work closely with Development, Events, and Administration teams to plan conferences, donor events, and organizational initiatives while ensuring a safe, efficient, and welcoming work environment.

The role requires 3+ years in operations, facilities, or event coordination, strong organization, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.