Mercatus Center at George Mason University/Arlington, VA
Are you an experienced event associate who would like to use your skills to advance liberty? This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial candidate to interact with talented scholars and staff at the world's premier university source for market-oriented ideas. The ideal candidate has at least two years of event planning experience and will take part in the planning and execution of Mercatus events to advance the mission of the Mercatus Center.
Responsibilities include:
-Assisting in development and logistical support for Mercatus program and development events
-Coordinating with the director of event strategy and program teams to ensure events advance stated objectives
-Manage rsvp tracking (including post-event reporting) and event registrations
-Executing assigned events (duties may include but are not limited to venue research, vendor coordination, and onsite event coordination)
-Building and managing relationships with current and existing vendors, speakers, event attendees, and internal constituencies
-Supporting the events team on special projects and events
-Management of internal staff-requested events
-Manage communication of weekly events with Mercatus Management Team
Requirements Include:
-A strong interest in Mercatus Center's mission
-Minimum of two years of event planning experience in a fast-paced environment
-Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with a strong customer service orientation
-An entrepreneurial spirit and strong work ethic, supported by commitment and follow-through
-Experience generating ideas and revising/improving existing methodologies, programs, etc.
-Organized, creative, adaptable, and detail-oriented
-A strong ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects effectively
-Superior time management and troubleshooting/conflict resolution skills
-Principled, ethical, and committed to exceptional work quality and standards
-An ability to travel domestically
-Some contract negotiation experience
-Proficient using Microsoft Office suite and databases
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials:
-Resume
-Cover letter detailing:
*Your interest in this position
*Professional references
*A compelling case about why the mission of Mercatus resonates with you
Benefits:
-Flexible, professional, open office environment that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship and provides substantial opportunity for professional growth.
-Health and dental insurance coverage (which includes paying 100% of the health insurance premium and tax-free reimbursement of all deductible expenses, and paying 100% of the dental insurance premium).
-Flexible Spending Accounts, long-term disability and life insurance, 403(b) retirement savings program.
-One free course per semester at George Mason University.
About the Mercatus Center at George Mason University:
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is the world's premier university source for market-oriented ideas—bridging the gap between academic ideas and real-world problems. A university-based research center, Mercatus advances knowledge about how markets work to improve people's lives by training graduate students, conducting research, and applying economics to offer solutions to society's most pressing problems. Our mission is to generate knowledge and understanding of the institutions that affect the freedom to prosper and to find sustainable solutions that overcome the barriers preventing individuals from living free, prosperous, and peaceful lives. Founded in 1980, the Mercatus Center is located on George Mason University's Arlington campus.
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