Event Coordinator / Marketing Assistant - Alexandria, VA

Love Where You Work!

If working for a team of dynamic professionals that create award winning projects for some of the world’s most successful companies sounds exciting, rand* construction corporation is where you want to be. Voted a Great Place to Work for 15 years in a row, rand* provides a culture of excellence that offers unlimited growth. rand* is hiring for a detail-oriented and creative Event Coordinator / Marketing Assistant to join our Marketing team!

What you’ll do: In this role, you’ll be responsible for organizing and coordinating a variety of events that align with our company's objectives. From corporate meetings to large-scale internal and external events, you’ll manage the entire event lifecycle—ensuring each event is memorable, successful & seamless, and within budget.

Why rand*? In addition to industry standard benefits of health, dental and vision insurance, rand* offers performance-based bonuses, 401K match, tuition reimbursement, and no-interest loans to qualified employees. We are proud to be named a Best Place to Work by local Business Journals year after year.  Our culture of excellence has produced over 200 Industry awards for our quality of work. Most importantly, we love to promote from within. 80% of our Executive Leadership began their careers at rand* at entry level positions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and execute events, including meetings, and internal and external company events. 
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure strategic event planning, maximizing coordination and minimizing overlap.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to coordinate logistics such as venue selection, catering, and A/V and equipment needs.
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.
• Oversee event timelines, ensuring milestones are met.  
• Maintain a run of events schedule and obtain appropriate approvals in advance. 
• Handle event communications, including invitations, reminders, and follow-ups.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay current with industry trends to introduce fresh, innovative ideas to rand* events.
• Support the Marketing team as needed. 

Qualifications:

• 1-2 Years of experience as an Event Coordinator/Planner.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate across teams.
• Performs effectively in high-pressure/fast paced environments, and maintains composure in challenging situations. 
• Proficiency in event management software and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (preferred).

Physical Job Demands & Working Conditions

• This position is located in the Alexandria, Virginia office – 5 days a week. 
• Potential travel if needed.
• Ability to lift and transport event materials and equipment, up to 25-50 lbs, as needed for event setup and teardown.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.

rand* is consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, and we aspire to be the most respected and renowned builder for excellence, leadership, integrity, and unsurpassed value.

rand* construction is committed to ensuring an inclusive environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer by providing opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.