Events & Adventures is looking to hire an Event Manager for our Washington, DC area Singles Social Club.

This is an event management position that requires you to be adventurous, outgoing, energetic, and creative! You will be planning and leading events in and around the DC Area, getting the chance to explore and engage with singles across the city.

LOVE what you do. Every. SINGLE. Day.

What is Events & Adventures?

Events & Adventures is a nationwide adventure club only for 21 singles. 30 events are held monthly. Your role? Plan, coordinate, and lead adventures.

You will be outdoors, active, engaging, meeting new people, and creating a fun, safe, exciting space for adults to live a life they love. You won't be - matchmaking, dealing with drama, doing sales... We ARE NOT a dating service.

This position is a FUN creator. It is long hours sometimes. It requires leadership, management, and exceptional organization. It requires patience & excellent customer service. It requires personal responsibility. The buck stops with you. We foster an atmosphere where it is ok to fail. It is ok to take risks. It is not ok to blame others, lie, or make excuses. You have the trust of all the members & the entire company and that must be honored and respected.

Responsibilities

• Creating and managing 30 events monthly in and around the entire Washington, DC area in addition to 1 virtual event per month.
• Marketing and promotion of events through social media and our website.
• Networking and developing relationships and partnership with various venues and restaurants around the area.
• Direct and manage all correspondence with members of the club to help answer all questions they have related to events.
• Manage finances each month through Google Drive tracking Profit, Loss, Expenses, etc.

Benefits

• International travel opportunities - after working with the company on average 1.5 - 2 years you will get the opportunity to host international trips. Current managers have explored and hosted Japan, Greece, Portugal, Europe, Kenya, Australia, Tahiti and more!
• Local travel opportunities - host and lead trips nationally.
• Insurance match after 3 months.
• Paid vacation time.
• Cell phone compensation.
• Food and travel reimbursement and expenses paid for events.
• Rewards - Plan and book a trip event that you know your members will enjoy and get the opportunity to travel and gain experience hosting and leading groups.
• Bonus incentives.
• Paid sick time.
• Mileage for business-related events/meetings.

The ideal candidate will be educated to a degree level or equivalent, and have previous experience of creating or executing events or working in hospitality, marketing, or project management roles.

You will have almost complete autonomy to run this club the way you see fit within the parameters of our expectations and high standards.

Requirements

• Live within driving distance of DC
• Must have a reliable vehicle with a valid driver's license
• Must be able to lift 30lbs
• Work some holidays, nights, and weekends
• Lead overnight trips & outdoor adventures
• Must be 21
• Drug-free
• Pass background check
• Outgoing, Energetic, and a Go-Getter
• Willing to learn new things
• Active & engaged in social media
• Must be willing to start within the next two weeks and hit the ground running
• Understand the work-life balance

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Pay: $50,000.00 per year plus commission

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently live in the DC area and are comfortable commuting around the greater metroplex.

Experience:

• Events management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations