Meeting Planner in Charleston

The Charleston Defense Contractors Association (CDCA) is seeking an experienced Meeting Planner to manage the logistics and execution of a dynamic portfolio of events. This role is responsible for executing event logistics and operations under the direction of the Executive Director, ensuring events are delivered professionally, efficiently, and with a high-quality attendee experience. The Meeting Planner must be able to participate in and support virtual meetings without interruption and maintain a professional, reliable, and distraction-free remote work environment to support active participation in virtual meetings. Maintain and support execution of the CDCA event calendar Coordinate logistics including venues, catering, audiovisual, and registration Plan and execute events across multiple locations, including travel coordination as needed 3+ years of experience in event planning, conference management, or association support Experience coordinating complex events with multiple stakeholders Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event registration platforms (e.g., Cvent, Eventbrite) Ability to travel as required (up to 25%)