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Events Coordinator

  • On-site
    • Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Job description

·       Provide logistics support for a variety of meetings, events and conferences 

·       Provide direct support to internal and external events to include managing venue requirements, signage, invitations, attendance, and other requirements as needed.      

·       Research requirements and context for various events, meetings and conferences, to ensure that the NSF Director and OLPA Staff are prepared to interact with various audiences and stakeholders. 

·       Identify and manage inventory for educational information resources and other outreach materials. 

·       Coordinate exhibit design, technology, and management with designated vendors/partners. 

·       Provide expert guidance on the most efficient and effective options for building/curating/creating exhibits and activations, supplies and experiences to suit specific event needs. 

·       Ability to carry/maneuver various pieces of heavy equipment (50+lbs) for onsite events and exhibits (e.g., carrying banners/boxes of materials to rolling crates.) 

·       Can easily adapt onsite events and exhibits planning and logistics skills to virtual platforms and environments. 

·       Have access to equipment such as a laptop, Adobe CS, Microsoft Office Suite, and other project management and design programs as needed. 

·       Familiar with federal requirements (e.g. 508 compliance) and will ensure NSF is compliant with such regulations. 

·       This labor category may involve some travel by one or more individuals.

Job requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

  • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)

  • Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP)

  • Virtual event platform training (Zoom, Cvent, Hopin, Webex)

  • 508 training

  • OSHA general industry awareness

  • Public Trust Security Clearance

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