The Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA) is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Events and Communications Assistant to join our team for a full-time position. This position offers exclusive hands-on experience in events and communications. NVBIA plans and executes 45 small- and large-scale social events yearly with 25 to 600 attendees.

About NVBIA

The Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA) is committed to serving the Northern Virginia housing industry. NVBIA is a trade association, formed to create a positive economic and political climate for the building industry, so it may effectively meet the demand for affordable, attractive, safe, well-planned and environmentally sensitive residential and business communities.

Job Description:

• Assist the Director of Events and Communications with the planning process of all events;
• Take photos and videos at events to create live social media content;
• Assist with vendor timelines, directions and questions;
• Assist with pre-event and day-of logistics including set up and tear down of events;
• Assist with post-event wrap up;
• Write social media (LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram) content for NVBIA;
• Prepare weekly content calendar, NVBIA Insider Newsletter and E-blasts;
• Design and create engaging marketing collateral for events;
• Assist with other communication and marketing tasks;
• Assist in managing the Women in the Building Industry and Future Leaders Committees;
• Assist Chief Executive Officer with limited number of administrative assignments;
• Assist Membership Directory and recruitment.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Event Management and/or Communication or equivalent;
• Background in communications and event planning;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Proficient in social media and content creation in Hootsuite;
• Proficient in Canva;
• Excellent writing skills, strong proofreading and/or copyediting skills would be beneficial;
• Ability to complete assignments with limited oversight;
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and positive attitude;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office;
• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs occasionally.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person