Contract Events Recruiter

Foreign Policy • Virtual DC, DC

1d • Remote

About The Position

FP Events, the global events arm of Foreign Policy Magazine, is building a resume pool of contract recruiters to support outreach and coordination for prospective invitees to roundtables, public briefings, and forums. Under the supervision of FP Events’ research and content team, the recruiter handles high-level participant recruitment for events held alongside major international policy convenings. The role covers the full recruitment lifecycle: drafting correspondence, maintaining communication with invitees, collecting required information, sharing event details and briefing documents, and sending thank-you notes. Recruiters may research additional contact information and attendees when necessary and must use professionalism and sound judgment when communicating with high-level attendees and their staff.

This is a remote, nationwide U.S. role with project-based compensation. The position is part time.

Requirements

• At least 1–2 years of demonstrated experience in events, marketing, or public relations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with diverse high-profile individuals and their representatives.
• Attention to detail and ability to coordinate schedules across multiple stakeholders and global organizations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and reliably follow work through to completion.
• Demonstrated interest in foreign affairs, global health, or international policy.
• Familiarity with Google Suite, Dropbox, ZoomInfo, and Slack.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in events, marketing, or public relations with an international focus.
• A bachelor’s degree in international relations or previous experience at a foreign policy-focused organization.

Responsibilities

• Own invitations and outreach for prospective guests for a discrete event or set of events, personalizing invitations, emails, and other correspondence to high-profile individuals.
• Identify contacts and pursue outreach persistently and professionally, leading follow-ups and providing additional information to secure commitments from prospective attendees.
• Communicate the event’s mission, audience, and value to prospective attendees and persuasively explain why they should participate.
• Remain responsive and attentive to detail throughout the outreach process.
• Provide clear and concise oral and written updates on recruitment efforts to internal stakeholders, anticipate next steps, and proactively communicate potential barriers to success.
• Enter and update outreach database information daily, documenting outreach efforts, confirmations, and cancellations.
• Coordinate participant schedules for briefing calls and other necessary event preparation.
• Update and maintain briefing materials to reflect confirmed participants.
• Communicate and collaborate with relevant FP Events team members as recruitment and event needs warrant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed