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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
+ Bachelors degree preferred
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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.