Job Description

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 review our Statement of Faith and  . 

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.

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