Event Coordinator - Kellton

Job Title – Event Coordinator

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Number of Positions - 1

Contract: 6 to 12 months

Job Description

Job Summary

The Events Coordinator plans and executes events for the Steers Center for Global Real Assets, including industry engagement events, speaker series, panels, project showcases, and student-industry networking events. This role manages events from planning through post-event follow-up. The Events Coordinator also supports the Center's marketing efforts through invitations, promotional materials, and event communications.

Primary Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate upcoming events, including venue selection and booking, catering, room setup, and run-of-show.Manage event registration and RSVP lists.Create and send email invitations and event communications.Design event flyers and promotional materials using basic graphic design tools.Prepare meeting materials and event collateral.Be present onsite during events to oversee execution.Coordinate post-event communications, such as thank-you messages, recaps, and follow-ups.Maintain event and attendee information in Salesforce.Collaborate with Center leadership and marketing staff to make sure each event has a clear audience and promotion plan.Qualifications

Experience planning and executing events, ideally in higher education, nonprofit, or professional services settings.Working knowledge of Salesforce.Basic graphic design skills (for example Canva or similar tools) to create flyers and invitations.Strong organizational, communication, and vendor coordination skills.Ability to manage multiple events and deadlines at once.Schedule and Location

Hybrid: 1 day per week onsite at Washington, DC, and the remaining days remote.Availability outside of standard 9 to 5 hours is required, including some evenings and occasional mornings for events.No weekend work expected.Public transportation is encouraged. xklufbp Parking information is to be confirmed.