Event Manager II

Event Manager II

BC forward is currently seeking an initiative to take Event Manager II for Washington DC Location.

Position Title: Event Manager II

Location: Washington DC

Anticipated Start Date: asap

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BC forward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12+ Months Contract (Possibility of getting an extension)

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $30 to Max $35/HR W2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Summary:

• The client is seeking a Community Experience (CX) Partner. This role will report to the Manager, CX and be a part of our Employee Experience team supporting Client DC in cultivating connections between employees across a multi-building campus, including various events and programs that support our work in building internal community.
• The ideal candidate will be highly organized, a team player and have excellent communication skills; they should have strong time management skills, attention to detail, a learning mindset, and an ability to multi-task across concurrent priority projects. This person must be able to work across various business areas and support general administrative tasks required (ie. purchase orders, vendor management, statement of work creation). This person should also be comfortable assessing and understanding the work of supporting the site, and use strong judgment for problem-solving.
• This role is located in Washington, DC - this role is in-person and not eligible for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of Employee Experience team to develop & execute a calendar of site wide events, including Meta mate Meetups, All Hands and other company-wide programs across multiple buildings
• Creates communications, marketing materials, digital assets etc. for various events & programs
• Supports planning, logistics, and execution for local events in line with the approved budget and in coordination with CX team
• Supports coordination & execution of Local Office Welcome and new hire experience
• Collects feedback from attendees, hosts event debriefs, and compiles data on events to inform future planning efforts
• Supports event committees and programming, leveraging Meta mates who wish to participate in planning efforts for community building events, by assigning tasks and ensuring completion
• Maintains and updates the DC wiki and microsite to ensure site resources are up to date and relevant
• Manages purchase orders, vendor on-boarding, and statement of work creation (as well as other finance processes) in partnership with Finance

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in event planning for organizations
• Comfortable managing multiple projects at the same time
• Experience managing and working within specified budgets
• Experience using and building out data to solve problems
• Experience with venues, activities, and events resources
• Experience working in a tech industry or startup environment
• Knowledge of engineering and tech teams, with ability to tailor community-building initiatives to their needs and interests
• Experience with budget management and financial planning
• Familiarity with Meta's company traditions and culture, with ability to incorporate these into community-building initiatives
• Proven experience building cross-functional relationships between various support partners
• Comfortable working through ambiguity and uncertainty
• Proven experience collaborating as part of a cross-regional team
• Experience in using Microsoft Office Programs, Keynote, Outlook, Google Suite
• Strong technical skills to utilize internal Event and Registration Tools (e.g. Splash)

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 230850 when responding to this ad.

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