Hayes & Associates is a fully integrated event planning, fund raising, public affairs, marketing and public relations firm located in McLean, VA. We have an immediate opening for an Account Executive (AE). This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who is able to take the lead on projects with minimal supervision. It requires a consummate professional who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and who takes a team approach.
Responsibilities:
•Interfaces with high-profile clients and committees and executes tasks on their behalf thereby facilitating and coordinating project implementation.
•Experience in planning galas, dinners, receptions, and meetings.
•Acts as a direct contact and coordinator during all phases of event planning and execution.
•Creates and maintains project budgets, timelines, event scenarios, staffing plans.
•Oversees the design and production of decorative elements for an event.
•Manages the activities of service representatives, suppliers and vendors involved in the execution of events.
•Assists in or generates and distributes scripts for event programs.
•Oversees the design and production of all print materials.
•Researches and manages invitation lists and advises MIS and Production departments on project implementation.
•Produces and sends thank you letters to project donors, vendors, and clients.
•Reconciles accounting of project expenditures with all vendors contracted by H&A.
•Accepts other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
Interested individuals should have 3- 5 years of experience in special event management and conference planning.
•Strong event planning and management skills.
•Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
•Self-motivated, works well without close supervision.
•Strong written and interpersonal communications skills.
•Maintains professional appearance and conduct.
•Strong computer skills, including knowledge of or ability to learn Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FileMaker Pro, and the Internet.
Greater Washington, DC Chapter International Special Events Society
c/o Mariner Management - PO Box 1046 - Laurel, MD 20725 - 202.898.1152 - info@dcises.org