Marketing Events Manager
Washington, DC
Type: Contract
Category: Marketing
Industry: Life Sciences
Reference ID: JN -012026-104913
Date Posted: 01/06/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/YuHNsm
Description
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Description:
Hybrid 2 days per week in Washington, DC
Our client is a globally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and supporting the professional community within the chemical sciences. With a strong focus on education, research dissemination, and public engagement, the organization delivers trusted publications, conferences, and digital resources that serve scientists, researchers, educators, and industry professionals worldwide. Committed to innovation and integrity, the organization plays a critical role in shaping the future of science through collaboration, advocacy, and the development of high-impact programs that address global challenges.
Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. W2 Pay Rate $25-$30/hr
Responsibilities:
Essential Job Duties
Coordinate with the Director/Senior Director to develop and execute global event strategies
Provide operational oversite and project management for departmental and organizational goals which includes creating and managing production timelines (work plans) and conducting planning meetings with clients and partners
Manage finances of projects including creating and managing meeting budgets and financial reports and tracking
Provide logistical management to include registration, housing, etc. preshow and onsite for events.
Manage RFPs, selection, and contract negotiations for sites and vendors in several areas including: general services contractors, audio visual, catering, mobile apps, printers, shipping, and other vendors as required. Act as main point of contact for all vendors to ensure work is completed
Coordinate with the marketing department to create, review, and send event marketing materials including emails, program books, ads, websites, and mobile apps
Review and update standard operating procedures for department
Experience Requirements:
Required Education and Experience
8+ Years of demonstrated meeting/event planning experience.
3+ Years of demonstrated global meeting/event planning experience.
Extensive knowledge of hospitality industry, specific to conference planning and execution. Excellent knowledge of industry best practices, procedures, and principles.
Certification: CMP, CMM, CEM, or other Meeting Industry certifications preferred.
Experience in an association environment is also a plus.
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in the use of Asana, Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word, SmartSheets, and Excel), Adobe Acrobat, Zoom and databases.
Skills: Solid leadership, communication, and program management skills with the ability to successfully mobilize diverse resources and effectively manage complex projects simultaneously. Customer service focused, detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. Proficient in multi-tasking, organizing, managing, and tracking multiple projects on schedule. Support volunteer leaders with strategic planning for the organization.
Possess critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrate change champion attributes. Essential qualities include organizing, critical thinking, time management, strategic, collaborative, flexible, adaptable, and political approaches.
Ability to work nights and weekends for successful execution of events. Ability to move about to accomplish tasks for many hours a day during events. Ability to lift 25 lbs. and work extended days during events
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Approximately 25% travel
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree (required); may have an advanced degree or equivalent experience
Recruitment Transparency Notice
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Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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