New Job Special Events Planner (Government Affairs Specialist 2) In New Mexico
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Special Events Planner (Government Affairs Specialist 2)
Company : Jobssummary / Indeed
Salary : $75,100 - $119,200 a year
Location : New Mexico
Full Description
What You Will Do
Do you have a passion for planning large scale or special events? Do you have an eye for detail and enjoy managing data or developing content? If you answered "Yes" to either or both we encourage you to learn more about our opening for a Government Affairs Specialist (awards, galas, and special events). The ideal candidate will interface with various stakeholders across the organization to coordinate all aspects of event and communication logistics. You will use your skillset in project management, knowledge for high-level communication, and be responsible for all tasks related to the event life cycle.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Hospitality or Creative Professional
You must have at least two years of experience in one or more of the following: Event Management, Copy Editing, Data Management, Visual Design, Media Production, and/or Audio Visual.
Project Management
You must have experience interacting with various stakeholders and managing a variety of tasks. You have an eye for detail and have a proven track record of managing multiple simultaneous work assignments under the pressure of deadlines, frequent interruptions and changing priorities. You must have experience with detailed record keeping and the ability to make informed decisions.
Vendor and Stakeholder Communications
You must have experience communicating with stakeholders at all levels of an organization. This may include hotels, catering, audio visual, and/or communications teams. You will need experience directing staff or volunteers in stressful situations and ensuring the work is completed to organization standards. You will have the professionalism and aptitude to write a script, control very large data sets, design an eye-catching invitation, and/or manage registrations.
Software Skills
Knowledge of database, event, and/or communications software. You will be able to research and implement new software and processes as they relate to data management, registration, and communications plans.
Reliability & Dedication
You must have a demonstrated record of punctuality, an eye for detail, ability to manage simultaneous work assignments and willingness to go the extra mile for customers which may involve irregular hours.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preference may be given for education or experience in hospitality management, business administration, marketing, public relations, or communications.
Desired Qualifications:
Protocol
It would be a plus if you were familiar with business, government, and cultural protocol.
Industry Knowledge
It would be a plus if you have prior exposure to one or more of the following: hospitality industry standards, marketing communications, event/registration software, and/or hotel/catering sales.
Continuous Improvement
It would be a plus if you have a proven track record of procedure improvement or implementation of new processes.
Essential Job Functions(can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Work Environment: Occasionally, working alone, working overtime or irregular schedule, use of safety glasses or eye protection, and use of safety shoes or protective footgear.
Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses the job requirements/qualifications listed above. No applicant is expected to have all the desired qualifications, and anyone who meets the minimum requirements is encouraged to apply.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [email protected] or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment StatusFull Time
Do you have a passion for planning large scale or special events? Do you have an eye for detail and enjoy managing data or developing content? If you answered "Yes" to either or both we encourage you to learn more about our opening for a Government Affairs Specialist (awards, galas, and special events). The ideal candidate will interface with various stakeholders across the organization to coordinate all aspects of event and communication logistics. You will use your skillset in project management, knowledge for high-level communication, and be responsible for all tasks related to the event life cycle.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Hospitality or Creative Professional
You must have at least two years of experience in one or more of the following: Event Management, Copy Editing, Data Management, Visual Design, Media Production, and/or Audio Visual.
Project Management
You must have experience interacting with various stakeholders and managing a variety of tasks. You have an eye for detail and have a proven track record of managing multiple simultaneous work assignments under the pressure of deadlines, frequent interruptions and changing priorities. You must have experience with detailed record keeping and the ability to make informed decisions.
Vendor and Stakeholder Communications
You must have experience communicating with stakeholders at all levels of an organization. This may include hotels, catering, audio visual, and/or communications teams. You will need experience directing staff or volunteers in stressful situations and ensuring the work is completed to organization standards. You will have the professionalism and aptitude to write a script, control very large data sets, design an eye-catching invitation, and/or manage registrations.
Software Skills
Knowledge of database, event, and/or communications software. You will be able to research and implement new software and processes as they relate to data management, registration, and communications plans.
Reliability & Dedication
You must have a demonstrated record of punctuality, an eye for detail, ability to manage simultaneous work assignments and willingness to go the extra mile for customers which may involve irregular hours.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preference may be given for education or experience in hospitality management, business administration, marketing, public relations, or communications.
Desired Qualifications:
Protocol
It would be a plus if you were familiar with business, government, and cultural protocol.
Industry Knowledge
It would be a plus if you have prior exposure to one or more of the following: hospitality industry standards, marketing communications, event/registration software, and/or hotel/catering sales.
Continuous Improvement
It would be a plus if you have a proven track record of procedure improvement or implementation of new processes.
Essential Job Functions(can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
- Color discrimination, peripheral vision, depth perception, binocular vision, reading vision, distance vision
- Ability to speak
- Ability to discriminate speech, ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz)
- Sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs
- Typing or keyboarding, fine motor control, gripping with the hands
- Lifting and Carrying 10-20 pounds
Work Environment: Occasionally, working alone, working overtime or irregular schedule, use of safety glasses or eye protection, and use of safety shoes or protective footgear.
Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses the job requirements/qualifications listed above. No applicant is expected to have all the desired qualifications, and anyone who meets the minimum requirements is encouraged to apply.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
- Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [email protected] or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment StatusFull Time