Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $99,750.00 - $105,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions
Flexible Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Learning and development opportunities
lifestyle spending account
Pet adoption assistance and insurance
Pre-tax transportation benefits
Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit
National Geographic discounts and perks
Job Description
The National Geographic Society, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a renowned global nonprofit organization dedicated to exploration, education, and storytelling to inspire people to care about the planet. The Society is currently undergoing a transformative renovation project on its Base Camp campus, set to be completed in 2026. This extensive redevelopment will feature a cutting-edge pavilion entrance, a state-of-the-art auditorium, an iconic photo gallery, and innovative exhibition spaces designed to provide immersive walk-through attractions. The campus enhancements will also include retail areas, food and beverage outlets, an education center, archives, tours, and dynamic event spaces to serve a diverse range... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 5+ years of event operations experience preferably in a museum or visitor attraction setting
- Ability to repetitively lift 50 lbs
- Ability to work nights and weekends
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- No visa sponsorship available
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 5+ years of event operations experience preferably in a museum or visitor attraction setting
- Experience in developing event operations procedures and strategy
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workplace tools
- Ability to repetitively lift 50 lbs
Job Duties
- Develop event operations procedures and strategy in support of the Society's event business objectives
- Lead the end-to-end execution of both internal and external event reservations including setup run of show and breakdown
- Manage event logistics including vendor load-in catering setup and A/V support
- Serve as the event day primary point of contact and showrunner for clients and internal teams ensuring smooth operations and guest satisfaction
- Conduct pre-event walk-throughs to capture questions and feedback from vendors internal teams and clients
- Gather post event nightly report to key internal stakeholders
- Lead weekly events and bookings meeting to confirm upcoming event needs and timing requirements for all internal service teams
- Coordinate with event services teams to ensure accurate staffing and dissemination of vital event information for staff
- Ensure proper recording of required documentation including collection of COI release forms and other relevant event documents
- Provide operational instruction to onsite support teams during event setup execution and teardown
- Provide feedback to support team leaders about effectiveness and service quality of support team members and suggest areas for process improvement
- Maintain compliance with accessibility building regulations and safety for event planning and execution
- Utilize Event Management System software to approve reservations track requests and plan
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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