Events Specialist (Early Career)

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

EAB - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

Educational Services

About the position

The Events Specialist at EAB is responsible for managing a variety of events with a focus on innovation, attention to detail, and exceptional service. This role involves planning and executing over 100 in-house and off-site partner meetings, 600+ virtual events, and internal firm events, ensuring that each event meets its objectives and provides a superior experience for attendees.

Responsibilities

• Plan in-house and off-site events, detailing specifications with preferred caterers and audio-visual teams.
• Source venues for receptions, dinners, and social events to attract attendees and foster relationships.
• Collaborate with program teams to develop event strategies and ensure objectives are met.
• Work with marketing teams to create strategic communication plans for events.
• Monitor attendance reports to maximize capacity at meetings.
• Collect and analyze historical meeting data to predict future trends.
• Track expenditures to ensure events stay within budget while maintaining quality.
• Manage meeting staff to ensure superior service is provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with an excellent academic record.
• 1 year of post-Bachelor's work experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% domestically to conferences and events.
• Experience staffing meetings or external events.
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Sales Force.
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience developing personal organization tactics to meet business goals.
• Ability to take initiative on projects.
• Strong communication skills via email and phone with clients.
• Experience working in a team environment and autonomously.
• Demonstrated computer and analytical skills.
• Positive attitude and good judgment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible.
• 20+ days of PTO annually, plus paid firm and floating holidays.
• Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution.
• Health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program with counseling services.
• Wellness programs including gym discounts and incentives for healthy living.
• Gender affirming care coverage.
• Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance.
• Paid parental leave with a phase back to work program.
• Discounted pet health insurance coverage.
• Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance.