Event Planner

MELE Associates, Inc. • Rockville, MD

5d • $35 - $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

MELE is hiring a part-time, temporary Event Planner for the busy holiday season. This hands-on, short-term role supports employee events, combining creative planning with logistical and onsite work. The planner will coordinate event details and materials, help lead activities, engage employees, and assist with setup, breakdown, and event-day operations.

The position is based in Rockville, Maryland. Hours are flexible Tuesday through Thursday onsite, with possible remote work on Monday and Friday if needed. Some travel to New Mexico is required for an event. Event dates are required. The pay range is $35 to $40 per hour, with compensation determined in part by market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and details.
• Creative and resourceful, with the ability to develop ideas and find practical solutions when plans change.
• Outgoing and personable, and comfortable interacting with employees at all levels.
• Confident communicator who is willing to speak in front of groups, make announcements, and facilitate activities.
• Flexible and dependable, with the ability to adjust to changing priorities and meet deadlines and scheduled events.
• Proactive and hands-on, with initiative to identify and complete needed tasks.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and assist with event setup and breakdown.
• Reliable transportation for local errands, pickups, deliveries, and shipping runs.
• Previous experience in event planning, hospitality, office coordination, administrative support, or customer service.
• Positive attitude, strong follow-through, and enthusiasm for creating great experiences.
• Availability for required event dates.
• Able to work onsite in Rockville Tuesday through Thursday, with flexible hours; some travel to New Mexico is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate employee events, including organizing details, managing timelines, and tracking supplies.
• Help develop activities, decorations, themes, games, and other creative event details.
• Coordinate event materials, supplies, deliveries, setup, breakdown, and other onsite needs.
• Facilitate activities, make announcements, engage employees, and help events run smoothly.
• Make local trips to pick up materials, transport supplies, prepare packages, and ship event items.
• Respond to last-minute changes and troubleshoot unexpected issues.
• Collaborate with company staff and event stakeholders to coordinate event details and employee experiences.
• Organize leftover supplies, process shipments, and account for event materials after each event.

What This Job Offers

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