Event Operations Associate

Grvty•McLean, VA

About The Position

GRVTY’s Marketing & Communications department is seeking a highly organized, proactive professional to support operational execution within the Strategic Engagements team. The role coordinates memberships, sponsorships, events, and other external engagement initiatives to ensure they are well managed and aligned with broader marketing and communications objectives. It involves managing the Member Champion Program and corporate merchandise store, supporting sponsorships and strategic partnerships, tracking departmental spend, maintaining documentation, and coordinating communications and schedules. The associate will also travel to events to oversee setup and teardown, provide onsite training, and support customer engagement.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in marketing or event operations.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to reliably travel to and attend local and occasional non-local recruiting events, career fairs, and other business-related functions, and arrange reliable transportation.
Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to exercise discretion and handle sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing corporate tradeshow or conference participation.
Experience in the national security and defense industry landscape.
Working knowledge of Cvent tools such as Jifflenow and/or iCapture.

Responsibilities

Lead the Member Champion Program, coordinating cross-functional efforts to evaluate corporate memberships, drive event participation, and maximize member benefits.
Manage the corporate merchandise store, including internal inquiries, vendor relationships, inventory, fulfillment, branding, and merchandise sourcing.
Support the contracting and execution of sponsorships and strategic partnerships.
Track Marketing and Communications department spend and maintain organized records of contracts and related documentation.
Travel to events to oversee setup and teardown, provide onsite training, and support customer engagement.
Monitor and manage the Strategic Engagements shared inbox and calendar, coordinating communications, scheduling, and follow-up.
Support the Marketing Manager, Strategic Engagements with leading select trade shows and events and with other related tasks as needed.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package covering healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Health Savings Account with company contribution.
Annual paid time off and paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
401(k) with company match.
Training and development opportunities.
Award programs.
Company-sponsored events.
Opportunities for professional growth.