Event Coordinator

AFCEA’s National Security & Defense Department has an opening for an Event Coordinator. The position requirements are as follows:Assists Event Managers in planning and executing all department activities; provides input to web and digital platforms supporting events.Assists with planning and execution of department events and meetings to include coordination with speakers, attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors. Prepares master room use matrices, room requirement forms, and associated support documents for venues and vendors. Coordinates AV requirements, reviews orders for accuracy and ensures proper onsite set-up. Manages, trains and supports event volunteers onsite.Coordinates and administers event continuing education program support. Responsible for inventory, packing and shipment of event related supplies for travel to events. Coordinates registration for special programs.Inputting and updating event web/app content, creating and editing event surveys, reviewing event promotional material and posting event video, audio and presentations.Serves as primary contact for routine constituent questions, responds to email and telephone inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Directs non-routine and non-event related requests to managers, directors or other departments, as appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned.Travels when required to support programs sponsored by the AFCEA International headquarters. Two-Three years’ experience/knowledge in events or a similar field. College degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) desired but not required. Experience with routine web based or web supported products. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software required. Experience working with government entities preferred. Excellent verbal and written communications.  AFCEA is a non-profit, member-based association. Competitive salary and excellent benefits.  AFCEA is an equal opportunity employer.