EVENT PLANNER: Conference Manager, Journeyman (Job #657 )

Summary

DAS Services is seeking a qualified Event planner to join our team, supporting a US Army customer.

Responsibilities

The contractor shall lead the planning and execution and follow up of events. Prepare and provide products and reports relating to event planning and assist with the development of and preparation, review and update of documentation, cost, venue selection, procedures, planning and protocols. The contractor typical associated tasks include:

• Plan and coordinate logistics and operations for major PEO hosted events (promotions, changes of responsibility, meetings, conferences, seminars, workshops, symposia, and ceremonies).
• Works with client to develop program agenda consistent with enterprise goals and objectives
• Responsible for providing preliminary budgets for client approval and working to stay within this budget as the program progresses
• Recommending measures to improve methods, performance, and quality of product or service, and suggests changes to increase efficiency
• Providing general direction, discovery, planning, execution and support to conference/meeting/event team and be an active participant.
• Conducting research, making site visits, and finding resources to help staff make decisions about event possibilities. Plan work to be accomplished, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion.
• Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process
• Serving as liaison with vendors on event-related matters
• Assisting with managing on-site production and registration desk, conference support for events as necessary
• Attend all pre-event rehearsals and dry runs as necessary.
• Coordinate IT/AV support as necessary.
• Lead for transportation, set up and deconstruction of materials/equipment in support of event.
• Coordinating with communications team on the invitations, agenda and promotional materials associated with events. Creating and revising room layouts for each event
• Lead for creating and managing event/food registration website; work with webmaster for cross promotion as appropriate.

Adhering to established protocols is vital in government-related events:

• Ensuring compliance with security clearance requirements (e.g., U.S. Citizenship and current Secret Clearance).
• Follow specific guidelines set forth by Program Executive Office regarding conduct during official functions, (i.e., seating, table tents, procession, flag placement, etc.).
• Serve as the subject matter expert on all things Army protocol in support of events
• Provide on-site transportation to and from events for high level dignitaries, military, and civilian personnel for the event/meeting/conference or other engagement.
• Specialize in organizing meetings and conferences such as change of charters, advance planning briefings, engagement with industry, department of defense and federal agencies.
• On-site support to high level personnel.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree- Business - Substitution for Education: Ten (10) or more years relevant experience in event planning, meeting coordination or conference management to include budget and large conference management with experience specific to government and international meetings in-lieu of degree
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience specific to government and international meetings required
• Provides general administrative and logistics support.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. Experience with budgeting, financial tracking, and contract negotiations. High level of discretion, professionalism, and the ability to manage confidential information.
• Prepares conference-related documents and correspondence.
• Writes, proofreads and formats documents, such as meeting invitations, confirmations, and thank-you letters; logistics fact sheets; guidelines for reimbursements, posters and exhibits, preparation of abstracts, speaker facilitation, agendas and/or programs.
• Leads tasks such as mailing, collating and coordinating mail-outs, stuffing of folders and nametags.
• Staff's onsite registration desk and provides conference support.

About DAS: Defense Acquisition Support Services is a Women Owned Small Business focused on hiring the very best people in Defense Contracting. As a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) focused organization, we partner with the government to help them achieve Mission Success. Established in 2007, we have remained "People Focused" and understand the secret to organizational success is the team. Our "People Focused" approach enables us to hire, retain, and help our teammates succeed and assist them by providing the very best possible support available to our government customers.

The DAS Culture: We are "People Focused." Each team member gets an employee concierge who is charged with helping ensure personal and professional success for our people. We care and try to help people find the right fit so they can find happiness, development, and a rewarding career. We succeed by helping you succeed.

DAS Benefits: We provide real benefits for our team that includes:

• Free Health Care from Aetna
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Employer Paid Group Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional Development Training