Conference Coordinator

6 days ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Ford Agency Full time
Job Details

Posted November 13, 2025

Compensation $25+ hourly DOE

LocationWashington D.C.

Job Type Temporary

Industry Non-Profits & Foundations

Job Description

The Ford Agency is currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join a growing association. The Coordinator will assist the team with speaker management and engagement for a variety of programs and conferences. If you have solid administrative, events, or programs experience and are looking to make an impact this could be a great fit This is a temporary position and is available immediately.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Gather materials from speakers for conferences including bios, abstracts, presentations, etc.
  • Maintain event pages on the website
  • Review content for marketing materials
  • Track expenses and process reimbursements for speakers
  • Assist with creating, distributing, and collecting program evaluations and surveys

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 2+ years administrative or programs experience
  • Experience with Cvent and Salesforce highly preferred
  • Superb written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent time-management

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.

We listen, ask key questions, and refine the process

Our refined process has led our team to consistent success in recruiting for the area's discerning business market.

We ensure our clients' priorities, role requirements, company culture, and objectives are taken into consideration for every search. We have an extensive pool of talent to quickly identify strong candidates for your open positions, taking the burden of time and energy off your shoulders.

We do the same for candidates, actively listening to career desires and goals during each interview, and presenting realistic options and timelines for employment.

Clients and candidates alike find our recruiting services refreshing and reliable.

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