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Event Partnerships Coordinator

Alexandria, VA · Hybrid

$22 - $24/hr

Coordinate exhibitor and sponsor logistics for major conferences and events. * Track exhibitor, sponsorship, and partnership information within membership, CRM, and event management systems.

Marriott

Event Manager

Adelphi, MD · On-site

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing Event Logistics and Operations Ensures that events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other employees, and ensuring accuracy.

Marriott

Event Manager

Adelphi, MD · On-site

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing Event Logistics and Operations Ensures that events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other employees, and ensuring accuracy.

Alluvionic

Senior Logistics Lead

Alexandria, VA · On-site

Leads team members in performing meeting logistics for outreach, special event and panel reviews ... Alluvionic is a woman-owned, 8(a) certified solutions provider of project management and process ...

Alluvionic

Senior Logistics Lead

Alexandria, VA · On-site

Leads team members in performing meeting logistics for outreach, special event and panel reviews ... Alluvionic is a woman-owned, 8(a) certified solutions provider of project management and process ...

Monex

Events and Field Marketing Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$90K - $109K/yr

Manage event budgets, logistics, vendor relationships, staffing, registration, and production timelines to deliver high-quality virtual and in-person experiences * Develop promotional plans ...

Marriott International

Event Manager

Adelphi, MD · On-site

$62K - $79K/yr

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing Event Logistics and Operations • Ensures that events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other employees, and ensuring accuracy ...

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How much do event logistics manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for event logistics manager in Washington is $86,418.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,000.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by an event logistics manager during large-scale events?

Event Logistics Managers often encounter challenges such as coordinating multiple vendors, managing tight schedules, and handling last-minute changes or emergencies. Ensuring seamless transportation, setup, and breakdown of equipment while maintaining safety standards is also a key responsibility. Clear communication with team members and stakeholders is essential to quickly resolve issues and keep the event running smoothly. Adapting to unexpected situations and maintaining a calm, solution-oriented approach are crucial skills for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an event logistics manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Event Logistics Manager, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, experience in project management, and typically a degree in hospitality, business, or a related field. Familiarity with event management software (such as Cvent or Eventbrite), budgeting tools, and logistics platforms is often required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work under pressure are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills ensure the seamless coordination of events, effective team collaboration, and successful execution despite tight deadlines and complex logistics.

What is the difference between Event Logistics Manager vs Event Coordinator?

AspectEvent Logistics ManagerEvent Coordinator
Primary FocusOversees logistics, transportation, and setup for eventsCoordinates event activities, vendors, and client needs
ResponsibilitiesPlanning logistics, managing vendors, ensuring timely setupScheduling, communication, on-site coordination
CredentialsExperience in logistics, project management, certifications like PMPEvent planning experience, strong communication skills
Work EnvironmentOften behind the scenes, managing logistics teamsOn-site during events, interacting with clients and vendors

While both roles are essential for successful events, the Event Logistics Manager primarily handles the logistical planning and execution, ensuring all physical and transportation aspects run smoothly. The Event Coordinator focuses more on the overall event planning, client communication, and on-site coordination. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right role for your event needs.

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Infographic showing various Event Logistics Manager job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,418 per year, or $41.5 per hour.

Logistics Productivity Leader

W.R.Grace & Co

Columbia, MD • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Logistics Productivity Leader

We're hiring a Logistics Productivity Leader who will report to the Productivity Leader in the Manufacturing Center of Excellence, Global Operations. This role is accountable to develop, implement and sustain Logistic Cost improvement initiatives utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies and transform the current culture to a culture of continuous improvement. These Logistic cost and logistic process improvement initiatives are driven throughout the internal organization and external logistic network and may be extended to suppliers, service providers and customers. The expectation is to deliver long-term cost reduction results and process simplification in the logistics field. This position will be working on projects driving Logistics productivity in site and in the regions to ensure Logistic cost productivity targets are achieved. This role can sit at either or Columbia, MD or Houston, TX location. The ability to travel up to 50% may be required.

Responsibilities:

  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement, facilitating continuous improvement initiatives that include Kaizen events, Supply Chain and Logistics mapping and simplification projects, daily process improvement activities, advanced problem solving or Six Sigma projects, 5S, visual management, and lean principles.
  • Develop robust business cases for logistic cost productivity projects intra site and inter site in collaboration with finance and procurement (US / EMEA).
  • Track progress of project objectives and the project value, provide root cause analysis when Logistic performance deviates from target, and work with team members to develop data driven corrective actions to remediate misses to project deliverables.
  • Lead ideation process for Logistics productivity projects with plant teams and prioritize those projects with the asset teams.
  • Partner with Global Logistics teams and with Business Asset teams to develop productivity projects, including capital projects in the FEL0 and FEL1 stages.
  • Work with value stream owners to create a system to ensure everyone is conducting continuous improvement principles correctly and consistently.
  • Assist in the development and management of a best practice sharing internal network supported by Service Levels, Logistics Quality and Cost.
  • Provide monthly and quarterly performance reports, as assigned.
  • Analyze prior year performance, facilitate multi-year gap closure plans, and help set KPI plans / targets for next several years.
  • Work with plant leaders and site logistics leaders to develop a sustained pool of Six Sigma talent.

Required Qualifications:

  • BS degree in ISE, ChE, ME, EE, Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years experience in operational excellence, training, strategy, process improvement, logistics leadership, or business analysis
  • Ability to develop and lead changes and improvements in a large-scale operation.
  • Strong partner management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Drives Value Stream strategy with Logistics personnel relative to process and quality of service and products.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MBA or equivalent work experience
  • Exhibits outstanding team building skills and ability to influence indirectly
  • Experience in transforming organizations using Lean & Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Leads Lean Manufacturing and Logistics initiatives to eliminate waste of value streams by empowering/teaching others the Lean and practical problem-solving tools.
  • Microsoft Office tools
  • SAP experience
  • 3PL experience

To be considered for this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Retirement Plans
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Parental Leave (salaried only)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Donation Match Program

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