Project Coordinator, Venues - The Westin Alexandria

Hargrove, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove, Inc. is seeking a Project Coordinator, Venues to plan and execute small events or portions of larger events. This role ensures profitable execution by following Encore’s Production Process and Standards, and partners with the sales and operations team to deliver event execution plans.

Reports to a designated Venue Operations lead. The candidate should have strong planning, vendor coordination, and on-site leadership in event technology or broadcast environments, with proficiency in MS

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 3+ years tech experience in the event technology or Broadcast industry.
• 2+ years of administrative and customer service experience, preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong Technical Background.
• Strong Client relationship skills.
• Operational logistics experience.
• Ability to read technical diagrams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Event Planning: Prepare and communicate production & labor schedules, sub-rental requirements, project scope, execution plan and responsibilities to lead crewmembers, vendors and venue.
• Event Execution: Communicate event execution plan and on-site changes including billing, production schedules and client requests; review information with crew leads for successful events.
• Administrative & Training: Assist Venue Operations with EPT tool analysis; process post-event items including timesheets, invoices, and post-show reporting; identify training opportunities for onsite staff.

Skills

Tech experience

Administrative experience

Customer service

MS Office

Technical diagrams

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• • Posted on October 27, 2026

Locations

• Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $27.48 USD to $35.73 USD
• Ops - Project Mgmt
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PROJE045918

Description

Position Overview

The Project Coordinator, Venues is responsible for the planning and execution of small events or a portion of a large event. This position will ensure successful and profitable execution of events by following Encore’s Production Process and Technical Standards and will partner with the sales and operations team to deliver on event execution plans. The Project Coordinator, Venues reports to a designated Venue Operations lead (DET / DOO).

Key Job Responsibilities

Event Planning

• Prepare and communicate production & labor schedules, sub-rental requirements, project scope, execution plan and individual responsibilities to lead crewmembers, vendors and venue.
• Maintain focus on client needs by attending client meetings, creating and maintaining organized show files, and responding to client concerns, questions, and problems.
• Review sales documents to confirm that the equipment and technical positions to ensure they meet client’s needs.

Event Execution

• Communicate event execution plan and on-site changes including billing, production schedules and client requests.
• Review all necessary information with crew leads to ensure a successful and profitable event.
• Operate equipment and assist crew as necessary/qualified.
• Mentor Encore Team Members on event execution and best practices to help improve the local knowledge base and experience in the market.

Administrative & Training

• Assist Venue Operations leaders with completion and analysis of the EPT tool for events as necessary.
• Process Encore post-event items, including review of timesheets, timely processing of invoices and post-show reporting.
• Work with Venue Operations leaders to identify training opportunities for onsite and regional workforce.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• 3+ years tech experience in the event technology or Broadcast industry
• 2+ years of administrative and customer service experience, preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong Technical Background
• Strong Client relationship skills
• Operational logistics experience
• Works well under pressure
• Ability to multitask
• MS Office experience
• Ability to read technical diagrams preferred

Competencies

Deliver World Class Service

• Hospitality
• Ownership

Do The Right Thing

• Instills Trust
• Safety Conscious

Drive Results

• Action Oriented

See The Big Picture

• Tech Savvy

Value People

• Communicates Effectively

For more information on our Competency Group, refer to the Competency Based Talent Management page on Encore Connect by searching for the title or copy & pasting this URL Link (https://psav.sharepoint.com/sites/HR/SitePages/Competency-Supported-Talent-Management.aspx).

Physical Requirements

Team members must be able to meet the physical demands outlined below to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The frequency options are defined as: Continuously, Frequently, Occasionally, and Never.

• Sitting: 2-3 Hours
• Standing: 4-5 Hours
• Walking: 4-5 Hours
• Stooping: 2-3 Hours
• Crawling: 2-3 Hours
• Kneeling: 2-3 Hours
• Bending: 2-3 Hours
• Reaching (above your head): 2-3 Hours
• Climbing: 0-1 Hours
• Grasping: 4-5 Hours

Lifting Requirements

• 0 - 15 lbs: Continuously
• 16 - 50 lbs: Frequently
• 51 - 100 lbs: Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs: Occasionally

Carrying Requirements

• 0 - 15 lbs: Continuously
• 16 - 50 lbs: Frequently
• 51 - 100 lbs: Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs: Never

Auditory/Visual Requirements

• Close Vision: Continuously
• Distance Vision: Continuously
• Color Vision: Frequently
• Peripheral Vision: Occasionally
• Depth Perception: Frequently
• Hearing: Continuously

Pushing/Pulling Requirements

• 0 - 15 lbs: Continuously
• 16 - 50 lbs: Frequently
• 51 - 100 lbs: Frequently
• Over 100 lbs: Occasionally

Note: The physical requirements marked with an asterisk () indicate activities performed without assistance.*

Team members must be able to meet the physical demands above in order to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Hotel

Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area.

Office

Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based in an office environment and when traveling, on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area.

The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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