Event Assistant - Alliance Defending Freedom
Lansdowne, VA 20176
About the Job
Everyone says they want to change the world. We’re looking for people who actually will.
Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building legal organization that advocates for the right of people to freely live out their faith. Please visit www.adflegal.org/about-us/careers to view our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Distinctives.
Event Assistant
Alliance Defending Freedom is looking for a highly professional Event Assistant to join us in our Lansdowne, VA office. As the Event Assistant, you are a vital part of the Events Team. In this role, you will report to the Event Manager and support the internal teams with various types of pre/post-event preparation and administrative tasks, along with coordinating in-house events at the Lansdowne office.
Your Essential Responsibilities:
In this position, you will:
- Support the Director of Events and other Event Team members with pre-event logistical and operational planning, client management, and clerical support
- Research vendors at the request of the Director of Events
- Order snacks/beverages and place catering orders for small events
- Maintain and track event supplies
- Manage print needs for multiple events at a time
- Assist other internal teams with event preparation
- Coordinate in-house events and assist with larger events at the Lansdowne office
- Handle data entry to track event attendees’ attendance
- Provide high-quality customer service and find solutions to any problems that arise concerning the services provided
- Perform related duties or special projects as assigned
Other Responsibilities (Non-Essential):
- You will be asked to perform related duties or special projects as assigned.
Skills you need to succeed:
Demonstrated proficiency in:
- Microsoft Office software, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
- Learning new technology systems
- Diligent research skills
- Strong time management skills – Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to:
- Lead fellow team members based on years of event experience
- Travel as needed (minimal)
- Take the initiative and be a forward thinker
- Serve the needs of the team with humility and a positive attitude
Education and/or experience:
- Administrative assistant experience preferred
- Desire to learn and grow in the Event Services
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN ORGANIZATION WITH A COMPETITIVE
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE, TOO?
We have it! Alliance Defending Freedom offers team members a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes major medical insurance, dental care, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care insurance, and life insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match. Work and life balance is important to the well-being of our team members. You will receive paid time off (PTO) that starts accruing from your hire date and 11 paid holidays per year.