Program and Events Coordinator
Program and Events Coordinator
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Programs and Events Coordinator
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) a nonprofit membership association more than 150000 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 goto 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 endtoend marketing and production support for NARFEs popular webinar program 18 webinars per year) and provide operational support for NARFEs 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 (evenyear conference; 800 attendees) and LEGcon (oddyear legislative training conference 300 attendees)
- Oversee preconference logistics such as signage badges registration packets
- Coordinate with business development department on sponsorship deliverables
- Manage hotel or other onsite 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:
- Bachelors 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 timemanagement 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
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
