National Governors Association is hiring: Event Planner in Washington

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsTITLE: Event PlannerORGANIZATION: National Governors AssociationLOCATION: Washington, DC (onsite)DURATION: Full TimePOSITION STATUS: ExemptCOMPENSATION: A competitive compensation package will be made to the qualified candidateREPORTS TO: Director, NGA EventsORGANIZATION BACKGROUNDFounded in 1908, the National Governors Association is the bipartisan organization of Governors from the 55 states, territories and commonwealths. NGA’s Government Relations group assists in ensuring the voice of Governors are heard in Congress, and the Executive Branch and NGA’s Communications team collaborates with Governors’ offices to amplify bipartisan messaging and strategy.Throughout the year, NGA convenes Governors and senior advisors for meaningful discourse, problem-solving and thought leadership.Key Responsibilities Of The Event PlannerThe Event Planner executes logistics for assigned NGA events. Experience working with Governors, working in federal or state agencies or non-profit organizations is preferred.The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to:Have excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, with proven ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively with senior leadership;Strong project management skills, setting project goals and timelines and ability to multi-task,Have excellent verbal and written communication skills;Have excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills speaking to both internal and external customers;Be an effective problem-solver and have ability to prioritize tasks;Be able to respond to problems and to assist clients with a calm, courteous, and helpful manner and attitude;Work diplomatically in a team environment, both within and outside NGA;Collaborate with other NGA division staff for effective communications;Work effectively with meeting-based technology such as Cvent, (online registration and housing software), meeting apps and other office systems (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) The final salary offered will be based on qualifications and experience.PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDSReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. To achieve that goal, we conduct background and reference check investigations for all final applicants considered for employment.WORKING AT THE NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATIONNGA staff proudly serve our nation’s Governors daily, and it’s our mission to ensure we offer acomprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support the needs of NGA employees.NGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, or any other legally protected factor.