Part Time Event Coordinator / Administrative Assistant (Short term contract)

Vaco LLC

Indianapolis, IN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$28–$32 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Conference Management, Detail Oriented, English Language, Event Management, Executive Assistant Skills , Hair Styling, Inventory Management, Logistics, Mail Processing, Multitasking, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Printing, Scripting (Scripting Languages), State Laws and Regulations
LOCATION
Indianapolis, IN
POSTED
Today

Part-Time Event & Administrative Assistant
Organization: Confidential – Nonprofit Association
Location: northwest side of Indianapolis, IN (in-office + Downtown Indianapolis conference site)
Duration: Short-term contract | Immediate start through mid-August 2026


About the Opportunity

Vaco is partnering with a well-established nonprofit association to find a sharp, personable administrative and event support professional to help prepare for and execute their upcoming annual conference in downtown Indianapolis. This is an ideal engagement for a former EA looking for a short-term project, or anyone who wants meaningful, hands-on work for the next month or so. While the immediate need is short-term, there is potential for a longer-term relationship for the right person.


Schedule & Commitment

  • Pre-conference: 10–15 hours per week for approximately 3-4 weeks
  • Conference week (mid-August): Up to 14-hour days on-site in downtown Indianapolis

What You'll Be Doing

This role is varied and fast-moving — responsibilities will span both pre-conference prep and on-site execution, including:

  • Event Logistics: Coordinating materials and supplies for conference sessions, breakout rooms, and receptions; researching pricing on event items; picking up and organizing supplies from storage
  • Printing & Document Prep: Producing and organizing a high volume of printed materials including registration lists, certificates, scripts, binders, signage, worksheets, and exhibitor and committee packets — strong file organization and attention to detail are a must
  • Awards Support: Managing award inventory, updating historical records, and preparing award-related materials and communications
  • Registration & Badging: Preparing badge and registration materials and serving as a friendly, professional face at the registration desk during the conference
  • Signage & Programs: Tracking and organizing conference signage and program materials
  • Silent Auction: Collecting and organizing a finalized list of auction items
  • Mailing & Correspondence: Preparing and mailing packets to external offices and contacts

Ideal Candidate

  • Former Executive Assistant or experienced administrative professional looking for a short-term engagement — highly encouraged to apply
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable managing large volumes of digital files, documents, and printing tasks
  • Fast learner who can hit the ground running with minimal ramp-up time
  • Warm, personable, and professional — you'll be representing the organization directly to conference attendees
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
  • Reliable and flexible, including availability for full conference days in mid-August
  • Nonprofit or association experience a bonus, but not required

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

HR@vaco.com

.

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

Privacy Notice

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  • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

About the Company

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Vaco LLC

Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic staffing for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 offices across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://www.vaco.com/