Program and Events Coordinator

Programs and Events Coordinator

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), a non-profit membership association more than 150,000 current and retired federal employees, is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the earned pay, retirement and health care benefits of federal employees, retirees and their survivors and providing the information and guidance needed to understand and maximize complex federal benefits. NARFE is the go-to resource for the federal community, policymakers, and the media on issues related to legislation and federal benefits.

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) is seeking an experienced Programs and Events Coordinator to join our programs department. The Programs and Events Coordinator will provide end-to-end marketing and production support for NARFE's popular webinar program (18 webinars per year) and provide operational support for NARFE's two biennial conferences held in alternating years.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following:

Meetings, Conference and Webinar Responsibilities

• Coordinate with presenters, advocacy department and programs department to ensure timely and professional delivery of content for FEDcon (even-year conference; ~800 attendees) and LEGcon (odd-year, legislative training conference, ~300 attendees)
• Oversee pre-conference logistics such as signage, badges, registration packets
• Coordinate with business development department on sponsorship deliverables
• Manage hotel or other on-site logistics for conferences and smaller meetings (some travel required)
• Maintain conference websites, including setting up registration and updating program information
• Manage conference evaluation process
• Assist in developing event budgets

Marketing Responsibilities

• Assist with proofreading programs department promotional and editorial content to be published in the magazine and various newsletters, as needed
• Ensure all marketing plans for events and webinars are executed successfully
• Assist with website updates and social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram), for programs and events, as needed
• Write compelling marketing copy for events and webinars and assist with marketing copy used in membership development and fundraising

Customer Service and Administrative Responsibilities

• Provide backup coverage to answer Federal Benefits Institute phone line
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Robust knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Familiarity with database use (CRM or AMS experience preferred), content management systems and email platform such as MailChimp, Constant Contact, or similar service. Demonstrated experience with WordPress and Higher Logic preferred
• Familiarity with Zoom, video editing software such as Premier
• Excellent communication skills and attention to editorial detail
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and handle competing priorities
• Experience supporting events required; experience in planning and managing events preferred
• Association or nonprofit experience preferred

Language Ability:

• HIGH: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Math Ability:

• BASIC: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Reasoning Ability:

• HIGH: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of event management platforms, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, social media, and website content management systems

Apply Here:

Please forward resumes to Human Resources Manager at

vbarnes@narfe.org

The headquarters office is conveniently located near Braddock Road metro station in Old Town Alexandria. We provide our employees with a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, life, 401(k), transit/parking benefit, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave offered.

Come join NARFE and help us protect the earned benefits of the federal community. NARFE is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.