Event Associate, HQ Events & Experiences
Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
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Job Summary
As anEvent Associate HQ Events & Experiences you willownthe planning and execution of high-quality meetings events and experiences at StandTogethersBallston Exchange headquarters. You will partner closely with internal teams across the Stand Together community to understand theirobjectives translate those goals into thoughtful event experiences and coordinate the people spaces technology hospitality and other capabilities needed to bring each event to life.
Frominitialdiscovery through event execution and follow-up you will serve as a trusted event partneranticipatingneeds navigating changing priorities and helping internal business partners create experiences that foster connection collaboration and meaningful progress toward StandTogethersvision. This approach reflects StandTogethersemphasis on empowering people creating value for others and enabling bottom-up contributions toward a shared vision.
Leadthe end-to-end planning and coordination of corporate meetings events and experiences hosted at StandTogethersheadquarters.
Serve as a consultative partner to internal business partners conducting discovery conversations to understand eventobjectives audience needs desired outcomes and experience expectations.
Develop event plans that translate businessobjectivesinto thoughtful experiences including space selection room configurations agendas hospitality technology and other logistical requirements.
Manage multiple events simultaneouslymaintainingdetailed timelines event specifications schedules and communications frominitialplanning through execution.
Partner closely with internal capabilities including Events IT AV Facilities Security Hospitality and other teams to ensure seamless coordination and execution.
Coordinate technology and audiovisual requirements collaborating with technical partners to ensure presentations virtual participation production needs and other event technology are successfully delivered.
Recommend and assignappropriate headquartersspaces based on event goals attendance room configuration technology requirements and availability while stewarding space effectively.
Serve as an on-site event leadanticipatingneeds troubleshooting challenges and making real-time decisions to deliver an exceptional experience for hosts and attendees.
Proactivelyidentifyrisks dependencies and opportunities to improve an event before they affect theattendeeexperience.
Navigate last-minute changes with sound judgment composure and clear communication across stakeholders.
Maintainaccurateevent information within scheduling and event-management systems and ensure relevant partners have the information needed toexecute successfully.
Apply organizational guidance related to building operations space usage capacity accessibility safety and event protocols.
Gather feedback from business partners and attendees and use those insights to continually improve events processes and the overall HQ experience.
Identifyopportunities to innovate and improve how Stand Together plans and delivers events sharing knowledge and contributing to the continued development of the HQ Events & Experiences capability.
3 years of experience in corporate event planning hospitality meetings and events or a related field with experience coordinating events frominitialconcept through execution.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple events stakeholders timelines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
A consultative service-oriented approach with the ability to understand stakeholderobjectivesand recommend solutions that create an exceptional experience.
Experience coordinating eventlogisticsincluding meeting spaces room configurations catering or hospitality audiovisual technology production and on-site execution.
Strong judgment and problem-solving skills including the ability toanticipatechallenges and adapt quickly when circumstances change.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with partners at all levels of an organization.
Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint and experience with event-management scheduling or space-management platforms.
A collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to continually improve how events are planned and delivered.
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Togethers vision and principled approachto solving problems and a commitment to stewardingour culture which champions values including transformation and innovation entrepreneurialism humility and respect.
A meaningful career:Join a passionate community of over 1400 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
Commitment to growth:Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover develop and apply their unique talents.
For this role the anticipated base salary range is $70000$85000 per year. This role may also be eligible for additional bonus compensation designed to align total compensation with an employees overall contribution to the organization.
Our Principles-Based Management (PBM) compensation philosophy is grounded in an individualized approach that rewards the long-term value each person creates for the organization. Compensation decisions are informed by a variety of factors including relevant experience capabilitiesdemonstratedskills role responsibilities and expected contribution. Consistent with this approach base salary may vary within or outside of theanticipatedrange based on these considerations.
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About Company
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems.
