Events and Communications Assistant

Northern Virginia Building Industry Association • Full-time • Chantilly, Virginia, United States • $50k - $55k / year • 3d ago

About NVBIA:

The Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA) is committed to serving the Northern Virginia housing industry. NVBIA is a trade association, formed to create a positive economic and political climate for the building industry, so it may effectively meet the demand for affordable, attractive, safe, well-planned and environmentally sensitive residential and business communities.

Events and Communications Assistant Position Overview:

The Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA) is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, creative and dedicated Events and Communications Assistant to join our team for a full-time position. This position plays a key role in ensuring NVBIA’s events and marketing run seamlessly from planning through post-event wrap-up. The Events & Communications Assistant supports the VP of Events & Communications in all aspects of event coordination, marketing, and member engagement, while also contributing creative ideas and executing day-to-day communications. NVBIA plans and executes 45+ small- and large-scale social events yearly with 25 to 600 attendees.

Job Description:

Assist the VP of Events and Communications with the planning process of all events;
Take photos and videos at events to create live social media content;
Assist with vendor timelines, directions and questions;
Assist with pre-event and day-of logistics including set up and tear down of events;
Assist with post-event wrap up;
Write social media (LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram) content for NVBIA;
Prepare weekly content calendar, NVBIA Insider Newsletter and E-blasts;
Design and create engaging marketing collateral for events;
Assist with other communication and marketing projects such as the annual magazine;
Assist in managing the Women in the Building Industry and Future Leaders Committees;
Assist Chief Executive Officer with limited number of administrative assignments;
Assist Membership Directory and recruitment.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Event Management and/or Communication or equivalent;
1-year in-office experience;
Background in communications and event planning;
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines;
Creative eye for social media and marketing design;
Proficient in Canva;
Excellent writing skills, strong proofreading and/or copyediting skills would be beneficial;
Ability to complete assignments with limited oversight;
Self-starter with a strong work ethic and positive attitude;
Proficient in Microsoft Office;
Ability to work flexible hours for early morning and evenings occasionally;
Must be able to lift up to 30lbs occasionally and have access to a reliable vehicle daily.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

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