Events Coordinator, SNG

Scoop News Group is expanding and is seeking a talented events professional to join our team as Events Coordinator. The Events Coordinator will coordinate with attendees, sponsors, and vendors, maintain event registration, manage event organization and inventory, strategize to achieve event success and the best possible attendance, and perform other duties related to organizing and hosting small and large scale virtual/hybrid/in-person events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Plan and execute small and large-scale in-person, hybrid, and virtual events in coordination with the events team
• Oversee attendee experience and management including managing event registration, maintaining attendee database, and attendee communication
• Manage SNG’s internal and external events calendar
• Provide customer support to event registrants
• Collaborate with SNG staff, speakers, vendors, attendees, and sponsors to ensure event success and customer satisfaction
• Strategize with staff to achieve excellent event attendance
• Coordinate catering, equipment, technical, and logistical needs for events, including scheduling, menus, decor, and entertainment
• Prepare and process invoices and financial records and maintain budgets relating to events

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Will have a passion for creating successful, well-hosted, and fun events
• Will possess a high level of attention to detail and organization, and an aptitude for project management
• Will be creative and inquisitive, with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Will be self-motivated and able to work well in a less-structured, fast-paced environment with a small team
• Will possess a customer service orientation and will thrive on helping events and sponsors succeed
• Will see no job as too small and is willing to wear multiple hats

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree, with a background in event management or hospitality preferred
• 2 years event planning expertise
• Excellent communication skills - outgoing and comfortable interacting with colleagues, attendees, and vendors via in-person, email, and phone
• Outstanding writing and proofreading skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain deadlines, with excellent time management skills
• Understanding and knowledge of the catering industry, including food and alcohol items
• Ability to travel to events when necessary
• Experience working with senior-level executives a plus
• Experience working with event management and registration platforms a plus

Position Salary Range: $70K - $80K

Benefits
Scoop News Group has an awesome team and offers great benefits, including: group medical, dental, and vision plans; employer-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance; 401K with generous employer match; and a gadget-friendly, cutting-edge work environment.

Compensation is competitive, and will be based on the qualifications, experience, and skills of each individual.

More about Scoop News Group
Scoop News Group is the leading public sector tech media company in the country, comprised of AIScoop, FedScoop, DefenseScoop, CyberScoop, and StateScoop & EdScoop. Scoop News Group is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and our employees are committed to producing the highest quality news products and highly anticipated events while maintaining an energetic, fun, friendly, and collaborative environment in our downtown office.

Get Noticed
If you're detail-oriented, have a passion for events and are looking to join an innovative, growing company, please e-mail your resume to careers@scoopnewsgroup.com with the subject “Events Coordinator, Scoop News Group” in the subject field.