Special Events Associate# Special Events Associate## OverviewPosition TypeFull-time, regularCategoryExempt## Description**Reports to**: Senior Vice President, Events and Outreach**Staff reporting to this position**: None**Department**: Communications**Position classification**: Exempt, full time; Union – Level 3**Compensation range**: $58,000—$66,700 per annum**Work site:** On-site (Washington, D.C., office)**Summary**American Progress’ Events team is seeking a Special Events Associate to plan and execute events, coordinate between departments internally and externally, maintain event calendars, and perform other duties related to organizing and hosting small- and large-scale events. **Responsibilities:** * Assist with the planning and execution of small- and medium-scale events and assist with larger events for a portfolio of policy teams of varying size, which they manage.* Serve as primary liaison between the Events team and college and university policy departments and student group liaisons.* Coordinate interdepartmentally with American Progress staff, vendors, and the public.* Coordinate catering, equipment, technical, security, and logistical needs for events.* Write and prepare web-based event invitations and other work-related correspondence.* Maintain American Progress’ events calendar.* Prepare and process invoices and financial records, coordinating event budget records and projections.* Serve as the primary HR contact for trainings, leading new-hire orientations and intern trainings on events procedures while maintaining up-to-date training materials.* Perform other duties as assigned.**Requirements and qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; two to three years of event planning experience preferred.* Superb oral and written communications skills.* Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines and beyond normal business hours.* Attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills are a must.* Ability to handle media interaction and travel for the position when necessary.* Capability of handling audio, video, lighting, and live-streaming technologies preferred.* Basic understanding of and ability to use Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, HTML, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and content management systems.* Nonprofit, political advance, and experience working with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations a plus* Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.