CO2 Coalition Events Associate

Description

The CO₂ Coalition is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Events Associate to manage our organization’s participation in external events and facilitate the Coalition’s hosted events. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in events planning and provide general administrative support.

The CO₂ Coalition is a small nonprofit established in 2015 as a 501(c)(3) for the purpose of educating thought leaders, policymakers, and the public about the important contribution made by carbon dioxide to our lives and the economy. The Coalition seeks to engage in an informed and dispassionate discussion of climate change, humans’ role in the climate system, the limitations of climate models, and the consequences of mandated reductions in CO₂ emissions. The applicant must understand and support this mission.

Skills and Qualifications

The Events Associate will be responsible for communicating with partner organizations and company executives during the event planning process, meaning that communications and decision-making skills are     paramount.

Specific skills that all candidates should possess include:

• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, & Power Point)
• Previous successful experience in an office environment
• Previous successful experience in event planning
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively interact with Board members and the public
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Duties and responsibilities

The core duties and responsibilities revolve around supporting others. The job duties can vary widely, so staff are expected to be versatile. On any given day, you may perform a variety of tasks, such as:

• Handle conference registration, space assignments, utilities, furniture, set up
• Handle packing and shipping of materials to conferences
• Coordinate with CO2 Coalition conference attendees about logistic details of conferences
• Staff conference booths and talk to attendees
• Organize Coalition-sponsored receptions, luncheons, and conferences around the country

Requirements

•  1-3 years of experience
• ·Alignment with and passion for the Coalition’s mission and work is important
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proven track record of successful teamwork and interaction with superiors
• Solid skills in organization and record-keeping
• Travel outside of the Washington area is expected
• Duties are not confined to normal business hours

Compensation

This position is structured as a full-time position with benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation, federal holidays and sick days
• Paid jury and bereavement leave
• Retirement account matching contribution
• Parking or transportation subsidy

The office dress code is business casual, but a few appointments may require formal business attire.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates should email the following application materials in one PDF document to the attention of Ryan Nichols, Vice President of Operations at info@co2coalition.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter detailing your interest in the position and your alignment with CO2 Coalition’s mission
• Contact information, including both email and phone, for two references

Office Location

1621 North Kent Street, Suite 603, Arlington, VA 22209

The office is located one block from the Rosslyn DC Metro stop and is serviced by the Orange, Blue, and Silver lines.