Position Summary:

The Events and Marketing Associate executes high-profile live events and invite-only private events that serve as an extension of RFF’s vital research. This position plays a crucial role in elevating the RFF organizational profile and brand by supporting the execution of in-person and virtual public and private events. This position is located in Washington DC.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development of creative, impactful, and lively policy events for RFF that help to elevate the organization’s public profile and further our goal of improving environmental, energy, and natural resource decision making.
• Provide logistical support for academic seminars, board meetings, and other internal meetings of moderate size.
• Coordinate all logistical details for RFF events, including organizing venues, audio visual support, catering, photography, event staging and design, printing, and travel.
• Serves as main point of contact along with the Marketing and Events Specialist on the day of each public and private event and problem solves when challenges arise to ensure smooth execution of events.
• Manage coordination of virtual and hybrid events, including event registration and event logistics through Eventbrite and Zoom.
• Develop, conduct and evaluate surveys of event attendees.
• Maintain analytics of event attendance and share with other departments as needed.
• Draft web copy, email copy, graphics and social copy for event promotion.
• Ensure all event materials (handouts, programs, PowerPoints, other visual aids) are cohesive with RFF’s brand identity and voice.
• Periodically assist with the procurement of merchandise for RFF events and internal marketing activities.
• Other communications department support as needed, including email, newsletter, website and intranet copywriting and editing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, Journalism, Public Policy, or a related field preferred but not required and 0-2 years of relevant events experience
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position
• Technical Requirements:
  Proficiency in the following software programs is necessary for this role:
  • Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Internal communications platforms such as Microsoft Teams
  • Live conference and streaming services, such as Zoom
  • Experience using project management tools, such as Asana
  • Experience using survey and online form tools, such as Jotform, SurveyMonkey, Microsoft Form, etc.
  • Experience using email marketing and event management platforms such as Mailchimp, Eventbrite and Splash is helpful but not essential
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud or similar design products preferred but not required
• Experience using email marketing and event management platforms such as Mailchimp and Eventbrite is preferred but not required
• Writing experience is preferred but not required

Compensation and Benefits:

• $54,500-58,000 a year or potentially higher depending on experience
• 35-hour work week
• Flexible summer hours (4-day work week June-Sept)
• Flexible work arrangement policy (hybrid work)
• 11 paid holidays
• 4 weeks PTO to start, increases to 5 weeks after 5 years, in addition to 15 paid sick days per year
• State of the art fitness facility on site and free for all employees with regular fitness classes
• Deli on site
• Parking on site
• RFF contributes up to 15% of your salary to a 403(b)-retirement account, depending on employee age in addition to a 401(a)
• Commuter benefit plans (pre-tax metro and parking)

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, some standing, walking, sitting, bending, and carrying of light items such as books and papers is required.

Working Conditions

The work may involve everyday light risks and discomforts, which may require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meetings, and training rooms, etc. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job and is not meant to be all inclusive. Other duties or skills may be required.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

RFF (Resources for the Future) is committed to the letter and spirit of diversity, equity, and inclusion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in hiring and employment, nor in the administration and other programs. RFF’s Vision for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Future.

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