Event Planner

Cape Fox subsidiary NAVAR is seeking a talented and experienced Event Planner. The salary range (or hiring range) for this exempt position has been established at: $80,000- $90,000.

The above salary range represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, we offer a variety of benefits including company holidays, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as 401K with company match. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.

The Event Planner position provides event planning, event coordination, and communications support to the Federal Transit Administration Office of Communications and Congressional Affairs.

• Establishproject plan with milestones for assigned event
• Provide bi-weekly updates to events team (location(s) researched, quotes received - prepared in a cost comparison spreadsheet)
• Provide written recommendations, pros and cons
• Demonstrate experience using (Qualtrics, WebEx, Windows operating systems)
• Work on or lead team(s) as needed
• Identifyvenues, inspecting potential locations, determining site specifications and requirements
• Determineroom setup, developing room diagrams, coordinating logistics for staging and equipment
• IdentifyA/V equipment needs, e.g., lighting, sound, audiovisual, working with vendor to establish setup and strike schedules
• Determinefood and beverage service requirements, select menus, establish service times, duration, and breakdown
• Provideonsite logistical management of event
• Assistwith the approval process for the use and scheduling of multi-purpose rooms and lunchroom
• Assistwith other events management duties as assigned