Events Associate

Job Title:        Events Associate

Location:         Washington, DC

FLSA:              Exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY:

District Wharf Properties, LLC is hiring an Events Associate to join its dynamic Partnerships and Programming team. This role will support the ongoing event operation needs of The Wharf — a 3.3 million square foot mixed-use development along the Potomac River in Washington, DC. The project includes a diverse blend of retail, residential, office, hotel, maritime, and entertainment spaces. This position reports to the VP of Partnerships and Programming

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compile all key event information into a comprehensive overview
• Gather all information regarding vendors, suppliers, exhibitors, entertainers, and any other event participants
• Assist in outreach to potential partners and vendors to determine participation
• Participate in walk-throughs with event organizers and participants to determine good working event layouts and identify areas for follow-up
• Engage in a pre-event debrief meeting with the Wharf operations team to review the event run of show and layout, and flag any areas of support needed
• Help to create load-in and out plans for the above and be on-site to oversee
•  Maintain a presence on-site during the event as a key point of contact for vendors and event participants
• Ensure client invoices are sent according to contract deadlines, and collections are kept current.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong written and oral communication skills, and willing to adapt quickly to change
• Remains calm and solution-focused when handling high-pressure situations
• Minimum of one year’s experience working onsite in an office environment or comparable experience
• A certificate or course of study in planning, project, or event management is helpful but not required
•  Reliable transportation required; some local travel is a part of this role
•  Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google applications required. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is helpful
•  Must be familiar with posting on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, although this is not a primary function of the role
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and work in an outdoor environment. Significant walking is required in this position



PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·      Sitting:        20%

·      Standing:    30%

·      Walking:     50%

COMPENSATION: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, bonus opportunity, 401K, healthcare benefits, parking or transportation subsidy, paid time off, and paid holidays. Strong growth opportunities.

BENEFITS: District Wharf Properties offers medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), health savings account, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, long-term disability, retirement, employee assistance program, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off.

Application Process: Please send a cover letter and resume to oboissy@wharfdc.com with “Events Associate” in the subject line.