Strategic Event Planner — Telework & Travel

Flatter, Inc; Fredericksburg (VA); Remote; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Flatter, Inc. is seeking a full-time Event Planner to support the Department of the Air Force, coordinating courses, meetings and events across multiple locations including Fredericksburg, VA and the Pentagon.

The role emphasizes planning, budgeting, vendor negotiations, on-site logistics and post-event wrap-up with travel to locations as needed. The position requires 1–3 years in event planning, familiarity with Microsoft Office and military protocol, and an Associate's degree as a minimum

Qualifications

• 1-3 years education and or event planning experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of military protocol.
• Associate's degree, minimum
• Communication: 2 years

Responsibilities

• Manages planning and execution for custom courses, meetings and events.
• Prepares pre-event support: site selection, budgeting, vendor negotiation and registration.
• Coordinates on-site staff, subcontractors and vendors for efficiency.
• Provides on-site logistics support: AV, lodging, catering, registration and speaker help.
• Assists in identifying and securing facilities for senior leader events.
• Coordinates government orders/travel requests and policies.
• Handles wrap-up tasks: invoices, reconciliation and final closeout.
• Facilitates weekly reviews with clients and senior leaders.
• Provides speaker introductions and assists in course facilitation.
• Maintains positive relationships with Air Force clients and staff.
• Develops action plans to improve services and customer satisfaction.
• Builds relationships with Air Force clients and learning staff.

Skills

Event planning

Budgeting

Vendor negotiation

Communication

Travel coordination

Staff coordination

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Flatter, Inc. is seeking a full-time Event Planner to support the Department of the Air Force, coordinating courses, meetings and events across multiple locations including Fredericksburg, VA and the Pentagon.

The role emphasizes planning, budgeting, vendor negotiations, on-site logistics and post-event wrap-up with travel to locations as needed. The position requires 1–3 years in event planning, familiarity with Microsoft Office and military protocol, and an Associate's degree as a minimum