Event Associate, HQ Events & Experiences

Stand Together · Marketing & Communications

Pay: $70,000–$85,000/yr
Hours: Full-time
Where: Arlington, Virginia
Posted: Aug 17

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.

As an Event Associate, HQ Events & Experiences, you will own the planning and execution of high-quality meetings, events, and experiences at Stand Together’s Ballston Exchange headquarters.

What you'd do

Lead the end-to-end planning and coordination of corporate meetings, events, and experiences hosted at Stand Together’s headquarters.
Serve as a consultative partner to internal business partners, conducting discovery conversations to understand event objectives, audience needs, desired outcomes, and experience expectations.
Develop event plans that translate business objectives into thoughtful experiences, including space selection, room configurations, agendas, hospitality, technology, and other logistical requirements.
Manage multiple events simultaneously, maintaining detailed timelines, event specifications, schedules, and communications from initial planning through execution.
Partner closely with internal capabilities, including Events, IT, AV, Facilities, Security, Hospitality, and other teams, to ensure seamless coordination and execution.
Coordinate technology and audiovisual requirements, collaborating with technical partners to ensure presentations, virtual participation, production needs, and other event technology are successfully delivered.
Recommend and assign appropriate headquarters spaces based on event goals, attendance, room configuration, technology requirements, and availability while stewarding space effectively.
Serve as an on-site event lead, anticipating needs, troubleshooting challenges, and making real-time decisions to deliver an exceptional experience for hosts and attendees.
Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities to improve an event before they affect the attendee experience.
Navigate last-minute changes with sound judgment, composure, and clear communication across stakeholders.

What you get

Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,400 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.