Event Planner

ICF International • Reston, VA

158d • $50,353 - $94,160 • Remote

About The Position

As an Event Planner supporting the Navy's community-based initiatives, you will play a key role in coordinating, planning, and executing high-impact public engagement events across the country. You will collaborate closely with senior Navy leadership and communications staff to ensure seamless event logistics, strategic media engagement, and impactful community interactions. This is a remote role that supports events across the country. You'll need to be open to traveling within the U.S. and working flexible hours during event times—travel is expected to be around 20-25% each year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
• 4 or more years of experience in event planning, communications, and public engagement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting government or community outreach programs.
• Professional event planning credentials, such as CGMP, CMP, or similar, are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage event schedules and logistics in coordination with senior Navy leaders.
• Support strategic planning and execution of Navy events and public engagement events involving senior executives.
• Create and deliver comprehensive event materials, including trip books and briefing documents, for senior participants.
• Facilitate on-site event execution, including introductions, coordination, and real-time communication.
• Assist in the development of media engagement strategies.
• Contribute to post-event reporting, including after-action summaries and recommendations for future improvements.
• Support administrative, outreach, and logistical needs for requested Navy events.
• Coordinate high-level engagements across civic, government, education, media, and public sectors.
• Provide on-site support during engagements with community leaders, stakeholders, media, and others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree