The Specialist, Events and Social Responsibility will support the planning, coordination, and execution of organizational meetings and events. This role is a key player in ensuring successful internal and external events by handling logistical details, vendor coordination, and on-site support. The Specialist will work closely with the team to contribute to the smooth execution of internal and external meetings.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (*ESSENTIAL DUTIES):
- Coordinate logistical aspects for internal and external events, including scheduling, venue research, and catering arrangements.*
- Play a key role in the planning and on-site execution of organizational events.*
- Manage event timelines and ensure all logistical details are confirmed in advance.*
- Liaise with vendors, venues, and service providers to ensure all event requirements are met. Maintain positive relationships with hotel and venue contacts to secure preferred rates and services.
- Ensure all vendor agreements are in place, documented, and executed according to the organization’s standards.
- Play a hands-on role in event setup, execution, and breakdown. Troubleshoot issues on-site to ensure a smooth experience for all attendees, addressing any last minute changes or challenges.*
- Collaborate with team leadership to develop event budgets and track expenditures.
- Provide support for staff travel arrangements, including booking flights, hotels, and transportation for events. Monitor and address travel issues as needed.*
- Draft and distribute event communications, including invitations, agendas, and post-event reports. Maintain clear and consistent communication with internal stakeholders about event logistics.
- Assist with the execution of Truth’s organizational social responsibility volunteer program.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in event management, hospitality, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 4-5 years of experience in event planning, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, executing, and evaluating events.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with a proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in standard office applications.
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time, including occasional overnight and weekend travel.
- Must be able to lift 25-30 lbs as needed for event setup.
This position is based in Washington, D.C. with a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office and two telework days.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
The salary range for this role is starting at $65,000-$70,000 on a national basis. Individual pay decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications for the role, relevant work experience, skillset, internal equity, location, and certifications, consistent with applicable law. Salary is just one part of our total rewards package which additionally includes equity, performance bonus for eligible roles, and competitive benefits.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume here
OR
mail application materials to:
Human Resources
Attn: Specialist, Events and Social Responsibility
900 G Street, NW
Fourth Floor
Washington, DC 20001
Fax: (202) 204-5214
No telephone calls please.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability.
What We Do
Truth Initiative is America’s largest nonprofit public health organization dedicated to a future where tobacco and nicotine addiction are things of the past. Our mission is clear: achieve a culture where young people reject smoking, vaping, and nicotine. The truth about tobacco and the tobacco industry are at the heart of our proven-effective and nationally recognized truth® public education campaign, our rigorous and scientific research and policy studies, and our innovative community and youth engagement programs supporting populations at high risk of using tobacco. The Washington D.C.-based organization, formerly known as Legacy, was established and funded through the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement between attorneys general from 46 states, five U.S. territories and the tobacco industry.
More than 100 talented individuals with expertise including law, policy, communications, marketing, academia and research work at Truth Initiative. We encourage you to learn more about our work speaking, seeking and spreading the truth about smoking, vaping, and nicotine by visiting truthinitiative.org.