Events Assistant – Temporary

CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange

. Support the project management and coordination of key logistics across multiple concurrent events.

Posted 4/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the project management and coordination of key logistics across multiple concurrent events.
Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Share responsibilities with CIEE staff before, during, and after events.
Serve as an on-site point of contact when needed, including occasional event travel.
Coordinate meal plans and research and book group dining.
Prepare post-event reports to evaluate success and identify improvements.
Manage expenses through timely vendor payments, detailed budget tracking, and Concur reconciliation.
Collaborate with the Marketing team to produce and distribute event materials.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in events planning or a similar role.
Willing to provide personalized, elevated service to clients and attendees.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with an ability to pivot and problem-solve in the moment.
Ability and willingness to remain flexible, shifting between projects.
Meticulous attention to detail in a very fast-paced environment.
Strong, professional, written, and verbal communication skills.
An intercultural communication experience is a plus.
Fast learner of new technology, systems, procedures, and policies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Proficiency in event management software, preferably Cvent, for registration and attendee management.
Ability to respond helpfully to a variety of personalities and needs.
Ability to remain on your feet and be active for long periods of time while working on-site at events.

Benefits

Comp & perks

You will change the world.
Be part of the change!
You will be part of a fast-paced, international, diverse, and collaborative team of professionals.

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Hard Skills & Tools

event planningbudget trackingvendor managementpost-event reportingmeal planningproblem-solvingtime managementattention to detailintercultural communicationflexibility

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillscustomer serviceadaptabilityteam collaborationactive listeningresponsivenessprofessionalismservice orientationfast learning

Certifications

Bachelor's degree