Rose Li and Associates, Inc. (RLA), a growing professional services firm based in Rockville, MD, seeks a full-time Meeting Manager.
If you are looking for a 9-5 position where each day follows a similar routine with repeated processes, this is likely not the right fit. But if you’re excited at the prospect of constantly learning and improving on what’s already in place, and possess the desire to make people and things around you better, keep reading.
As a Meeting Manager at RLA, you will be responsible for leading a wide range of meetings and projects. You should be excited about being part of a growing enterprise and passionate about moving science forward, finding innovative solutions, and supporting a team effort. If you’re still interested after you’ve read the description below, we invite you to apply.
You may be a strong candidate if you have experience in any of the following areas:
- Coordinating meetings or managing events for federal government agencies or organization
- Working effectively in an undefined role in a small, growing organization
- Hosting and managing virtual meetings
Please read the responsibilities below as a limited sample of the types of tasks you may be required to fulfill.
Job Responsibilities
Meeting Management
- Develop RFPs and review agreements for vendors / contractors
- Pre-event planning, venue identification, and client communication
- Management and execution of all logistical support and reporting requirements
Virtual and Hybrid Meeting Support
- Work in conjunction with Technical Leads to make recommendations to clients for appropriate virtual meeting platforms
- Manage, host, and provide technical assistance on virtual platforms
- Collaborate with AV staff for effective in person and/or hybrid meetings
Team Support
- Assist in developing departmental guidelines, standards, and composition to deliver highest quality services and events
- Mentor and collaborate with both junior and senior staff
- Identify and implement strategies to increase efficiency and/or productivity
Job Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously, on time, and with limited oversight
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word (including templates, styles, and layout functions), Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe DC Pro, etc.
- Ability to research, adapt, and implement new technologies quickly
- Ability to meet and maintain requirements for at least a public trust level clearance
- Ability and willingness to commute regularly to Rockville office, attend meetings throughout the greater Washington, DC area, and travel across the US as required (less than 5% of the time)
- 2 years professional work experience in a customer-facing position, with at least 1 year in an event management or support capacity
Education
BA/BS from an accredited four-year institution, or equivalent work experience
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience supporting federal clients
- Experience building and managing project budgets
- Experience with both in person and virtual meeting support
- Experience in building internal tracking and reporting systems for use across teams
Compensation and Benefits
RLA offers competitive compensation, based on experience. Our benefits package is generous and includes paid time off, all federal holidays, health insurance, short-and long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k) company match, and profit-sharing plan.
Application Process
Qualified applicants will complete at least one screening interview, a trial task, and several in-person/video interviews.