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 plan
Flexible Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Fertility benefits
Learning and development opportunities
lifestyle spending account
Pet adoption assistance
Pre-tax transportation benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefit
Employee Discounts
Job Description
The National Geographic Society, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to exploration, education, and the preservation of our planet. Known globally for its iconic magazine, groundbreaking documentaries, and commitment to scientific research, the Society continuously advances its mission to inspire people to care about the planet. Currently, the National Geographic Society is undergoing a major renovation project at its campus known as Base Camp, expected to finish in 2026. This ambitious project includes the development of the Museum of Exploration, a public-facing part of the campus featuring a state-of-the-art pavilion entrance, auditorium, an iconic photo gallery,... Show More
Job Requirements
- 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
- ability to repetitively lift 50 lbs
- proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workplace tools
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
- experience in supervising a team
- proactive customer service mindset
- ability to work nights and weekends
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 overseeing setup, run of show, and breakdown
- manage event logistics including coordinating with 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 to ensure 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
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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