Specialist, Political Programs

Consumer Technology Association•Arlington, VA

2h•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role will share responsibility for the property, event, and administrative management of the CTA Innovation Townhouse. The Specialist will provide operational and administrative support related to CTA’s Government and Legal Affairs (GLA) events and programs. This role will also provide significant operational support for the Leaders in Technology (LIT) Program at CES.

Requirements

3-5 years experience in event management or related experience.
An understanding of events in a congressional or government affairs environment preferred.
Strong time-management and organizational skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with varying deadlines simultaneously
Ability to manage on-site programs independently
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent customer service skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; working knowledge of Asana preferred

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, Business or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in management and maintenance of property, events logistics, and administrative aspects of the CTA Innovation House.
Execute events at CTA Innovation House.
Manage usage agreements and invoices in coordination with Finance Department.
Assist event planners with AV demands, trouble-shooting, catering, and overall event management on-site.
Support GLA team with preparation and stocking of supplies and branded items.
Assist GLA team with other events and programs in DC including but not limited to the Digital Patriots Dinner, CES On the Hill and Hill Lobby Days (working in coordination with GLA staff as well as staff in other departments).
Provide administrative support for CTA Tech Week in DC, including creating floor tour maps, maintaining Policy Day participant information, and assisting with onsite event setup and registration.
Assist the GLA team in Las Vegas at CES with the Leaders in Technology (LIT) program and tours.
Manage Innovation Policy Summit program at CES including management and outreach for IPS sessions, speaker invitations, tracking, and liaising with CES Conferences team.
Assist with high-level speaker invites for CES including drafting letters, conducting outreach, completing ethics forms, and speaker agreement protocols.
Assist Director, Political Programs and consultants on all aspects of LIT Program ethics protocols including with pre- and post-show congressional and agency ethics forms.
Manage on-site travel for LIT participants in coordination with transportation vendor.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Telemedicine access
Wellness programs
On-site fitness center
401(k) with 100% employer match up to 6%
Student loan assistance
Commuter benefits
Mortgage assistance program that may include eligibility for a forgivable home purchase loan of up to $40,000
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Fertility assistance
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing professional development opportunities