Senior Event Coordinator

Do you enjoy producing hybrid and in person events? Do you have creative ways to execute engaging events?

Ripple Effect is looking for a Senior Events Coordinator with at least 7 years of experience to support our client’s mission. This role will work closely with our Communications and Outreach team under general supervision to collaborate with multiple partners in the pre-production, planning, and execution of meetings and events that support the work of Ripple Effect. This individual will support the team and assist with cross-functional tasks within the planning process, with a focus on logistics, audio/video and technical aspects of event support.

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We are a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment. We offer a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle.

General Information

• Job Code: ADF-CP-03
• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD
• Employee Type: Non-Exempt, Part-time Ad-hoc
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements)
• Telework: Partial or Full-Time
• Clearance: None
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary Range: $29.12 - $31.52 per hour (how we pay and promote)

Responsibilities

• Advanced technology support for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events
• Creating and managing the production timeline to ensure clients’ needs are met
• Manages technical aspects of all events
• Supports registration and creates post-event reports for the client
• Researches and manages vendors
• May perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• 7 years of relevant experience

Basic Requirements

• Experience supporting and coordinating events
• Experience setting up and running virtual and hybrid events
• In person event experience
• Researching and selecting vendors
• Experience with providing advanced technology support for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events using platforms including Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and derive insights from data generated during events.
• Experience with data analytic tools including Google Analytics, Eventbrite, and Cvent

To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what it takes to become a Rippler here.

Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's Degree (may substitute as years of experience)
• Self-starter who has managed concurrent events
• Demonstrates creative and innovative ways to plan and execute events
• Taking, writing, and editing meeting notes and summaries
• Experience using Microsoft Planner and/or Excel to create event punch lists and track event tasks
• Experience with providing advanced technology support for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events using platforms including Eventbrite, Cvent, and/or other platforms.
• Experience coordinating attendee travel and reimbursement

If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply!

About Ripple Effect

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across communications & outreach, research & evaluation, policy & program management, digital transformation, and strategic staffing solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains.

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Benefits

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences.

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.