Events Coordinator
OLH Technical Services, a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking an Events Coordinator to join our team in Alexandria, VA. Position responsibilities include :
- Providing logistics support for a variety of meetings, events, and conferences
- Providing direct support to internal and external events, including managing venue requirements, signage, invitations, attendance, and other requirements as needed
- Researching 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
- Identifying and managing inventory for educational information resources and other outreach materials
- Coordinating exhibit design, technology, and management with designated vendors / partners
- Providing 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.)
- Ability to easily adapt onsite events and exhibits planning and logistics skills to virtual platforms and environments
- Having 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
Additional responsibilities include :
Ability to manage multiple large / high profile events simultaneouslyAbility to handle quick-turnaround (i.e. within the hour or same day) requestsRecommending and reserving (once approved) audience-appropriate offsite venues for nation-wide outreach opportunitiesRecommending engaging format options for outreach activities, including but not limited to activities such as expo events, networking sessions, breakout sessions, or concurrent sessionsCoordinating any building security needs with the venueOverseeing all logistical elements of designated events, including but not limited to working with the venue staff to manage venue contracts (i.e. electric, internet, rentals, etc.), signage / decor, shipping to and from events, and overseeing any catering needsIndependent room setup and take down for smaller events / projectsProviding pricing / purchasing for signage / dcor in concert with the branding teamProviding set-up, breakdown, and support throughout event to ensure it runs smoothly. This may require expertise in coordinating with venue staff and others regarding special access for items / equipment in storage during showsResponsible for coordinating on-the-ground material, equipment, or product purchases with OLPA contact onsite (submit documentation to COR, OLPA contact and Event Manager within one business day post event)Experienced staff able to engage with and manage relationships with event coordinators for various events / exhibits / exposExperienced staff with the demonstrated ability to work from established talking points and provide excellent customer service to visitors to the event spaceAbility to provide recommendations for design, buildout, and implementation of a physical booth exhibitAccess to and permission for emergency on-the-ground purchasing (i.e. additional copies of materials, extra printing, etc.)Ability to manage, maintain, and forecast inventory levels and materialsAbility to manage day-to-day operations independently with high levels of coordination, professionalism, and customer serviceAbility to anticipate needs and requirements for various events / expos and work closely with staff to ensure that needs are metCurrent expertise / knowledge of best practices for large-scale expo events. Example events include SXSW, Consumer Electronics Show, scientific conferences, press conferences, and symposiumsExperience working with various shipping companies and groups to ensure timely delivery and return of events materials either from site to storage or site to site as requiredCapability to deploy expo kit(s) to events either early-warehouse access or direct-to-site as required, and ability to ship either return to base or directly to other events as necessaryAbility to send a team (potentially including staff outside of the designated event coordinator(s) / manager(s)) to event sites to coordinate and assist with setup and breakdown on the show floor. The team should have the necessary experience and knowledge to resolve any issues that may arise with the expo / event coordinators (with input as necessary and within normal business practices of issue resolution). These activities should be able to be performed with limited involvement of staff (unless decisions / payment are required)Ability to design, build, manage, maintain, ship, store, set up, and tear down an expo-style booth or activation kit. Kits may change based on the event, and may include some, all, or none of the below, potentially requiring customization depending on the event. A potential exhibit kit might include : chairs, tables, custom cabinets, flooring / carpet / carpet padding, walls / custom printed graphic walls, monitors, seating, lighting, handouts, hanging signs, lockable storage solutions, item displays, furniture as appropriate, projectors, laptops, VR / AR / XR equipment, cords / cables / connectors, other equipment and materials as designated, etc.VEVRAA Federal Contractor Three Saints Bay, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a team-oriented working environment and the opportunity to work with exceptional, dedicated industry professionals. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to take part in exciting projects with government and commercial clients, both domestic and international. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, creed, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.