Event Planner (Washington)

A global investment and transformation firm is seeking an Event Planner to support high-impact events and strategic convenings across the startup, technology, and policy ecosystem. This role will focus on planning and executing intimate executive-level gatherings, networking events, policy-focused dinners, investor events, and large-scale summits that bring together founders, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders.This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented event professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys creating thoughtful, elevated experiences.This will be a hybrid position.ResponsibilitiesPlan and execute a variety of events, including dinners, receptions, networking events, happy hours, roundtables, and summitsSupport end-to-end event management from concept through execution and post-event reportingCoordinate logistics, including venue sourcing, vendor management, catering, guest communications, registration, event setup/breakdown, and onsite troubleshootingDevelop and manage timelines, budgets, run-of-show documents, and event briefsEnsure events align with brand standards, strategic priorities, and attendee experience goalsProvide on-site support for evening events and occasional travel as neededPartner closely with internal leadership, investors, and cross-functional teams to support event strategy and executionCoordinate communications with guests, speakers, vendors, and external partnersAssist with attendee management, invitation tracking, seating, and VIP coordinationSupport post-event surveys, reporting, and feedback analysis to improve future programmingAssist with planning and execution of large-scale summits, activations, and third-party industry eventsManage registrations, travel coordination, event materials, and logistics for participating teamsSupport programming, vendor coordination, and onsite event operationsMaintain detailed project plans and documentation across multiple concurrent eventsHelp manage event platforms, guest databases, inventory, and storage logisticsBuild and maintain relationships with venues, vendors, and hospitality partnersExperienceFamiliarity with event and collaboration tools such as Gatsby, Affinity, Google Sheets, Canva, or FigmaExperience within venture capital, startups, technology, policy, or community-focused organizationsExposure to executive-level events, government affairs, trade associations, think tanks, or advocacy organizationsFamiliarity with the Washington, DC event landscape including private venues, embassies, and policy-focused event spacesExperience supporting high-profile or security-sensitive events is a plus