Dulles, Virginia
Birmingham, Alabama
Posted: 16-Aug-24
Location: Dulles, Virginia
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 459
Join a member-driven leader in a fast-paced, challenging and collaborative environment with the shared mission of supporting America’s network of rural electric cooperatives. Since its formation in 1969, National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation, or CFC, located in Dulles, Virginia, has provided capital and industry-leading financial products to more than 900 not-for-profit, consumer-controlled utility systems across the United States. Our exceptional team delivers the “CFC Difference” that encompasses our values of service, integrity and excellence in all our interactions.
CFC has a need for a Meeting and Events Planner I to join the Events and Training team. The Meeting and Events Planner I provides support for CFC’s meeting planning function, including on-site Board and company events in addition to the administrative aspects of off-site meetings, as well as supports other members of the Events and Training team.
As a Meeting and Events Planner I, you will:
•Coordinate meetings and events at CFC headquarters with internal stakeholders, including room setup, A/V requests, catering orders (from submission to delivery) and invoice payment.
•Assist with on-site events, primarily for CFC and NCSC Board Functions in addition to other key corporate events.
•Maintain the registration and learning management systems including setting up conferences and workshops, ensuring member data is up-to-date and accurate reporting.
•Perform general duties including ordering event supplies and assisting with expense reconciliations.
•Maintain Events and Training calendar and shared documents in established computer file paths.
•Contact staff to receive and upload speaker presentations, prepare shipments including for each statewide workshop and coordinate printing and shipping deadlines with CFC’s Business Center.
•Support online training and continuing education certification creation and distribution.
•Create personalized, accurate meeting support materials for internal and external member events, including name badges and table tent cards.
To be successful in this role you will need:
•Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in work experience, bachelor’s degree preferred.
•1 year of meeting planning experience working with both small and large conferences and events.
•Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•Strong internal and external customer service skills.
•Proven ability to juggle multiple projects and prioritization skills.
•Ability to work independently and as a team player.
•Knowledge of registration and learning management systems including Cvent and Captivate Prime.
•Proficient in MS Office Suite.
•Knowledge of hotel and vendor contracts with the ability to negotiate changes as needed.
•Ability to problem solve with willingness to think outside the box and provide workable and realistic solutions to challenges as they arise.
Here at #CFC, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes hybrid work options; annual incentive opportunities; an employer-paid pension plan; 401(k); medical, dental and vision insurance; a generous leave policy; onsite gym; and more—all in a friendly, professional work environment. For additional information, please visit our website at www.nrucfc.coop. CFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.