Event Producer

THE DUFOUR COLLABORATIVE

We curate experiences grounded in strategy, produced with precision, and elevated by invention. It’s how we create an event full of surprise with a process that’s free of it. We are a team of producers, designers, logistics managers, and protocol experts specializing in a high-touch approach to events that amplifies your programming while placing your audience at the center of everything we do. 

THE JOB

The Dufour Collaborative is seeking an Event Producer to lead the planning and execution of events and programs across a growing client portfolio. This role requires equal parts creative sensibility and operational discipline — managing the full lifecycle of a project from initial planning through on-site delivery.

Reporting to the Vice President of Event Operations and collaborating across the organization, this position requires strong independent judgment, proactive communication, and the ability to move fluidly between project types and scales. This is an in-person role based in our Rosslyn, VA office (4 days/week), with travel approximately 15–30% of the year and occasional weekend availability.

EXPECTATIONS

Project Management & Planning

• Maintain project trackers, task management tools, and production timelines on a daily basis, ensuring all stakeholders have an accurate picture of progress
• Prioritize effectively across multiple concurrent projects, balancing urgency and importance to meet deadlines and client expectations
• Deliver proactive status reports to project teams, highlighting risks and progress 

Vendor & Budget Coordination

• Coordinate venue and vendor outreach as assigned, managing relationships through the full project lifecycle
• Track invoices and expenses against budget line items in close coordination with the Event Lead, maintaining accurate financial records throughout

Event Execution

• Navigate seamlessly between project types — from intimate corporate gatherings to large-scale productions
• Resolve minor logistical challenges independently, escalating to senior producers only when warranted
• Maintain a professional and composed presence during on-site execution and when project priorities shift
• Demonstrate an active desire to learn and grow across multiple areas of full-scale event production 

YOUR EXPERTISE

• 2 years of experience in event production, live events, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience developing and managing production budgets of varying sizes
• Familiarity with negotiating vendor contracts, proposals, and agreements
• A composed, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort in both client-facing and internal team settings
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Tech proficiency: Google Workspace and Adobe Creative Cloud (intermediate); Salesforce experience is a plus
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move up to 50 lbs on-site
• Based in the DC Metro Area with availability to work in-office 4 days/week