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Events Coordinator BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Events Coordinator remote opportunity. Position Title: Events Coordinator Location: Remote Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 3 Months Job Type: Full time Contract Pay Range: $36 to $38 Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Requirements: Job Description: Title: Events Coordinator Location: Remote Duration: 3 Months (Potential chances for extension) (Candidates must be able to come onsite in Reston, VA. They may occasionally collaborate with teams in Elkridge, Maryland and Rosslyn, VA onsite as well, but not often.) Candidate Requirements * Years of Experience Required - 5+ years of experience as an events coordinator/manager. The role will require some seniority as they will be independently driving events, however a lot of the role is still administrative, and the position won't be driving strategic decisions until a few months after starting. * Degrees or certifications required - none * Disqualifiers - Candidates without experience in a corporate environment will not be considered. * Best vs. Average - The ideal candidate is a jack of all trades and has a lot of previous experience in various fields working with various external teams. Prior experience with universities and non-profits on top of significant corporate experience in a plus. * Performance Indicators - Performance will be measured by the ability to run events, ideally they will start independently managing events within first six weeks. The role will use event feedback from surveys and anecdotal feedback to measure success of their events. They will also be measured by their efficiency, ability to learn from mistakes. Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience * Corporate Events Management - 5+ Years of experience * Relationship Management (partnership with external vendors, great follow up skills and attention to detail) - 5+ Years of experience * Written Communications/Social Media Content creation - 5+ Years of experience Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. Keywords: Corporate Events Management, relationship management, social media content creation. About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withou To view the full job description,