Event Coordinator | Community Engagement & Brand Activation

Event Coordinator | Community Engagement & Brand Activation Independent Contractor (1099) 📍 DC Metro Area Only (Maryland, Washington, DC & Northern Virginia) Keneathia Glenn Real Estate, affiliated with Douglas Elliman Real Estate, is seeking a highly organized, relationship-driven Event Coordinator to support community events, networking activations, client appreciation experiences, open houses, and brand visibility initiatives throughout the DC Metro Area. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced event professional, hospitality professional, community engagement specialist, marketing coordinator, or relationship-builder seeking flexible contract work while supporting a growing real estate brand.

Important Requirements Applicants must
Reside within Maryland, Washington, DC, or Northern Virginia • Have reliable transportation and be willing to travel throughout the DC Metro Area • Be available for occasional evenings and weekends • Be comfortable attending events in person and representing the brand professionally • Be comfortable working independently while following established systems, workflows, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) This is not a remote-only position.
Position Overview The Event Coordinator will assist with planning, coordinating, and executing events that strengthen community relationships, increase brand visibility, and support lead generation efforts. Expected commitment is approximately 5–15 hours per week depending on event schedules, activations, and seasonality.

Responsibilities Event Planning & Coordination • Coordinate networking events, community activations, open houses, client appreciation events, and brand experiences • Manage event timelines, planning documents, and logistics • Coordinate vendors, venues, caterers, photographers, and event partners • Assist with event setup, execution, and breakdown Guest & Community Engagement • Manage RSVPs and attendee communications • Support registration and guest check-in • Build relationships with attendees, community leaders, referral partners, and vendors • Professionally represent the brand at events and community functions Lead Generation Support • Support event-generated lead tracking • Assist with relationship-building initiatives • Coordinate post-event follow-up activities • Maintain accurate event and contact records Administrative Support • Maintain event reports and documentation • Track deadlines and assignments • Follow all COO-approved SOPs and workflows Preferred Experience • Event Planning • Event Coordination • Hospitality • Community Outreach • Marketing • Brand Activations • Client Relations • Real Estate Support • Association, Chamber, or Nonprofit Events Ideal Candidate • Highly organized and detail-oriented • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Professional, dependable, and resourceful • Comfortable engaging with professionals and community stakeholders • Strong follow-through and accountability • Able to thrive in fast-paced environments Compensation This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position.

Compensation includes event-based pay and performance incentives.

Lead Incentives
Rental Lead: $100 • Buyer Lead: $200 • Seller Lead: $200 • Dual-Sided Transaction Lead: $300 In addition, qualified event-generated business may be eligible for referral commission incentives in accordance with company policies.
To Apply Please submit
Resume • LinkedIn Profile (if available) • Brief summary of your event experience • Examples of events you have planned, coordinated, or supported We are seeking professionals who enjoy building relationships, creating exceptional experiences, and executing with excellence while helping expand a growing real estate brand throughout the DC Metro Area.