Job Title – Event CoordinatorNumber of Positions - 1Job Location - Washington DCPay Rate – $35/hr W2Job Start Date - 12/7/26Job End Date - 5/1/27Job DescriptionJob Summary
The Events Coordinator plans and executes events for the Steers Center for Global Real Assets, including industry engagement events, speaker series, panels, project showcases, and student-industry networking events. This role manages events from planning through post-event follow-up. The Events Coordinator also supports the Center's marketing efforts through invitations, promotional materials, and event communications.
Primary Responsibilities- Plan and coordinate upcoming events, including venue selection and booking, catering, room setup, and run-of-show.
- Manage event registration and RSVP lists.
- Create and send email invitations and event communications.
- Design event flyers and promotional materials using basic graphic design tools.
- Prepare meeting materials and event collateral.
- Be present onsite during events to oversee execution.
- Coordinate post-event communications, such as thank-you messages, recaps, and follow-ups.
- Maintain event and attendee information in Salesforce.
- Collaborate with Center leadership and marketing staff to make sure each event has a clear audience and promotion plan.
Qualifications- Experience planning and executing events, ideally in higher education, nonprofit, or professional services settings.
- Working knowledge of Salesforce.
- Basic graphic design skills (for example Canva or similar tools) to create flyers and invitations.
- Strong organizational, communication, and vendor coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple events and deadlines at once.
Schedule and Location- Hybrid: 1 day per week onsite at Washington, DC, and the remaining days remote.
- Availability outside of standard 9 to 5 hours is required, including some evenings and occasional mornings for events.
- No weekend work expected.
- Public transportation is encouraged. Parking information is to be confirmed.