Event Coordinator

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

Event Coordinator planning and managing events in support of Georgetown University’s mission. Collaborating with teams on event logistics and managing budgets and timelines.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $20 - $31 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, plans and executes various mid- and high-level events in support of the University’s mission
Creates and manages event budgets, produces timelines, and works with the event sponsors on all aspects of the program
Manages and assists on an array of events including conferences, symposia, faculty events, Capitol Campus events, Law Reunion and Commencement and a wide variety of receptions, dinners and special events.
Reports directly to the Executive Director, Capitol Campus Event Management & Scheduling.
Works closely with other members of the events and scheduling team and supports other members as needed under the direction of the Executive Director.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 1-3 years of experience working in the event planning field is required
An undergraduate degree in marketing, public relations, communications or a related field is preferred
Familiarity with working in an academic or non-profit environment is preferred, along with the ability to work without close supervision
Must be able to interface with the public and maintain highly confidential information with professional discretion
Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) are required
Familiarity with EMS, Social Tables, and Cvent is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
disability and life insurance
retirement savings
tuition assistance
work-life balance benefits
employee discounts
an array of voluntary insurance options

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Hard Skills & Tools

Event ManagementBudget CreationTimeline ProductionEvent CoordinationAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProfessional DiscretionCollaboration