1d ago

Events Specialist

Washington D.C. Metro Area

$65k-$85k / yearest.

full-timemidconsulting

💼 About This Role

You'll plan and execute high-impact events for General Catalyst Institute and investor-led gatherings, from policy dinners to large-scale summits. You'll manage end-to-end logistics, vendor relationships, and on-site execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. This role offers exposure to a global venture capital network and the opportunity to shape events that bridge technology and public policy.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Plan and execute policy dinners, roundtables, and networking events
  • Manage venue selection, vendor management, and guest communications
  • Support large-scale summits and third-party event activations
  • Maintain event documents, budgets, and post-event reporting

📋 Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience in event planning or operations
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in-office 3 days/week and support evening events

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience in venture capital or startup ecosystem
  • Familiarity with event management tools (Gatsby, Affinity, Figma)
  • Background in government, policy, or advocacy

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 💵 Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • 🌟 Exposure to global network of founders and companies
  • 📈 Career development and mentorship in event management

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
  2. 2Hiring Manager Interview· 45 min
  3. 3On-site Interview· 3 hours
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