Reference #: R2544
Job Type: RegularEvents Specialist
Reporting to the Conference Services Manager, the Events Specialist will help coordinate internal business-related functions such as conferences, meetings, and events, and will perform routine to moderately complex administrative support duties. In addition, they will provide support for the AV team across sites, including accurate and detailed calendaring of all in-person and virtual meetings. These duties are performed in an office-based environment at the RAND Pittsburgh office,Communicate clearly and often with Conference Services representatives and Audiovisual techs on all aspects of event and audiovisual coordination, assisting with scheduling and final execution of meetings and events.Order, deliver, serve, clean-up catering and beverage services for meetings and events, as required by clients.Schedule and maintain audiovisual and virtual meeting calendars.Perform a variety of routine to moderately complex administrative support duties including but not limited to preparing event estimates and proposals, resolving customer inquiries, and assisting in the coordination and escorting of service contractors for small and large-scale events.Assist with preliminary audiovisual troubleshooting in conference rooms and other routine audiovisual tasks as back-up to AV technician.Track and compile event invoices and submit accurate accounting details for processing and payment.Assist with the physical configuration and set-up of meeting rooms and responsible for ensuring that meeting rooms are configured correctly for each meeting/event.Become proficient in EMS, RAND's space reservations systems, make changes to meetings and events, and respond to customer inquiries.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsProficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and TeamsExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent customer service skills, ability to coordinate with all levels of personnel.Education RequirementsMinimum: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.Preferred: AA/AS - BA/BS degreeExperienceMinimum of 3-year related experience.Security clearanceCurrent possession of a DoD. security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD. security clearance, is required.Location:This position reports out of Pittsburgh PA on a 100% onsite basis.Pay Range: $45,900- $66,300
RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate's work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity.This position is overtime eligible. Successful candidates will be offered employment in a specific title, as determined by the candidate's education and experience. In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vetEqual Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity