Event Coordinator

Department

Events

We are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

Department Overview

The W&D Event Department plans and executes events for both W&D employees and external clients. They prioritize creating outstanding client experiences to maximize the value of the event for the attendees and to support the business goals. The department also collaborates with Human Resources to improve community engagement and marketing efforts focused on strengthening client relationships.

The Impact You Will Have

Get a jump-start on a career in Event Management, as Walker & Dunlop offers a dynamic environment to learn about the commercial real estate finance industry and gain broad exposure to marketing best practices. In this position, you will contribute to the growth of our business by working directly with our AVP | Events.

The candidate must be a flexible team player; highly organized, detailed oriented and able to thrive in a high volume, fast paced, collaborative and creative environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in Asana Project Management for Events.
• Assist with event operations by managing registrations, making updates, creating reports, invitations, and surveys, using Bizzabo and Cvent.
• Maintain up-to-date RSVP lists for various events, as assigned.
• Ensure accuracy of Event data in Salesforce by updating records, creating campaigns, reports and dashboard, tagging contacts to campaigns, running reports in connection with meetings & events.
• Assist in post-event wrap-up for historical tracking and reporting by saving final documents properly, updating budgets, and final attendance numbers.
• Coordinate the creation and printing of name tags, escort cards, etc. for all events.
• Assist in reordering branded items, conference supplies, gifts, as assigned.
• Assist in coordination of event supplies, giveaways, branded items to off-site locations.
• Assist in coordination with shipping and receiving requests for event materials from vendor warehouse to/from events.
• Schedule and organize complex business activities such as meetings, conferences, and departmental events (including coordinating calendars, scheduling conference space, setting up Outlook invites and reminders).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attendance is generally 8:30 am – 5:30 pm EST Monday through Friday with the ability to work up to 2 of those days remotely
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an undergraduate program at an accredited university
• 1 to 3 plus years of experience in a corporate setting, working on projects requiring analytical, administrative, technical, and interpersonal skills
• Event Management experience preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and project management skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Strong time-management skills
• Strong risk management skills
• Self-motivated with a learning attitude and able to operate in a fast-paced work environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong technological background
• Results-oriented and solution-focused with a problem-solving attitude
• Team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with Salesforce
• Experience with Cvent, Bizzabo and/or Asana preferred
• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders
  
  

This position has an estimated base salary of $50,000 - $60,000 plus discretionary bonus. An employment offer is based on the applicant’s relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

What We Offer 

• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023
• Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
• Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
• Competitive dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) match
• Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
• A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
  
  

promote health, engagement, and balance

• Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
• Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Career development opportunities
• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching
• Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked
  
  

EEO Statement

We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.

SPAM

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Fair Chance Hiring

Background checks, including any questions related to infractions, arrests, or conviction records, will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. We will consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.