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Posted:
November 25, 2019
Location:
Arlington, Virginia
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Category:
Meetings/Expositions/Events
Preferred Education:
High School

The Event Planner is responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of meetings, conferences, seminars, and special events for CNA, DoD, and other customers at CNA’s headquarters facility and off-site at other venues as necessary. Ensure successful meetings and events through detailed communication and coordination of all services and amenities, such as catering, room set-up, audiovisual, etc.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

1) Schedule and coordinate day-to-day meetings, conferences, seminars, and other events at CNA’s headquarters conference center and other meeting rooms as assigned. Assist end users with room reservations. In coordination with event hosts and administrative staff ensure all meeting details are documented and addressed including supplies and materials, meals/refreshments, A/V requirements, conference room set-up, attendance list, security requirements, and all other meeting requirements. Provide ongoing status updates to event hosts and administrative staff.

2) Ensure rooms are set-up day of event. Receive catering deliveries and set-up food and beverage services to include making coffee, icing down drinks, and other items typically provided in-house. Make sure room is cleaned up after conference or event and assist with clean up as necessary.

3) Work with vendors to order and receive supplies and services for food, beverages, linens, supplies, equipment, and other necessary items. Reconcile and prepare invoices for approval and payment. Solve catering/billing problems and ensure accounts are current.

4) Help maintain the conference center and other meeting rooms. Ensure rooms are clean and in working order. Report maintenance issues to the appropriate teams.

5) Be proficient in the use of corporate event/conference scheduling software and assist end users with its use as necessary.

6)Other duties as assigned.

 

Job Requirements:

 

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.

 

Experience: Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in hospitality, conference support, event coordination or related function.

 

Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize workload. Detail and results oriented. Strong customer service focus. Ability to work under pressure and address emergent issues.

 

Other: Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Security Clearance.

 

CNA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. In addition to federal legal requirements, CNA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring practices, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training and career development programs. For more information about EEO protections, please view the EEO is the Law poster.

 

To be considered for hire, all individuals applying for positions with CNA are subject to a background investigation. For positions requiring access to classified information, U.S. citizenship is required. Individuals will also be subject to an additional government background investigation, and continued employment eligibility is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

 

If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation in connection with the online application, please email us at accommodations@cna.org or call us at 703.824.2000.

Internal Number: NCER0719
About CNA Corporation
CNA is a nonprofit research and analysis organization dedicated to developing actionable solutions to complex problems of national importance. With nearly 700 scientists, analysts and professional staff, CNA takes a real-world approach to gathering data. Its one-of-a-kind field program places analysts on carriers and military bases, in squad rooms and classrooms, and working side-by-side with a wide array of government decision-makers around the world. In addition to defense-related matters for the U.S. Department of the Navy, CNA’s research portfolio includes criminal justice, homeland security, energy security, water resources, enterprise systems and data analysis, and education.
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