Event Management Entry Level Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

About EAB

At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve.

At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other—that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards.

For more information, visit our Careers page.

The Role in Brief:

Event Host

The Event Host leads the planning and execution of EAB’s onsite partner events, owning every detail from room setup to guest experience. This role is all about creating a polished, welcoming environment where everything runs smoothly — and where partners feel genuinely cared for from arrival to departure.

The Host manages all event logistics onsite, coordinating across teams, vendors, and guests to ensure events reflect EAB’s hospitality and high standards. It’s a role for someone who thrives on organization, problem-solving, and bringing people together in a seamless, memorable way.

They are charged with giving gracious and knowledgeable assistance to partners and other event attendees who are visiting the Washington, D.C. office.  This role is highly visible and integral to the success of our partner client events.  

This role is based in EAB’s Washington, D.C. office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end execution of partner events hosted in EAB’s Washington, D.C. office.
• Oversee all onsite logistics including catering, AV coordination, signage, transportation, and space setup.
• Takes ownership and pride in creating stellar first impressions and creating moments of wow for event attendees.
• Ensure superior service is provided to both internal and external constituencies.
• Coordinate directly with Facilities and vendors to ensure the event environment is polished, professional, and guest-ready.
• Prepare meeting rooms and event spaces per detailed specifications — including nametags, table tents, materials, and amenities.
• Handle ground transportation logistics, tracking arrivals and departures for guests and speakers to ensure a smooth experience.
• Prepare and distribute final travel itineraries and event documents for guests as needed.
• Work a flexible schedule to cover early starts or evening events.
• Maintain a professional, calm, and service-oriented demeanor at all times.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree
• Excellent academic record
• Working knowledge of common workplace tools such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce.
• Demonstrated success delivering service both internally and externally
• Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods during events.
• Comfortable with physically transporting items and equipment from one location to another as well as bending, reaching, and climbing smaller ladders during setup.
• Must be able to support meetings in both Richmond, VA and Washington, D.C. offices, with flexibility to travel as required by event locations
• Some job activities may be required outside of typical workdays/hours.
• Experience working in a team environment
• Experience in an office setting

Ideal Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by e-mail, and on the phone in a business setting
• Ability to successfully overcome challenges or obstacles
• Experience thinking through problems creatively
• Sharp eye for precision and detail
• Strong work ethic
• Proven experience managing multiple, competing priorities
• Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB’s mission, values, and aspiration

If you’ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome new perspectives and learn from each other’s unique experiences. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day.

Compensation:

The anticipated starting salary for this role is $45,000 per year.

Benefits:

Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible
• 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays
• Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution
• Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans
• Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family
• Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
• Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance
• Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel
• Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members
• Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program
• Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities 

Benefits kick in day one; learn more at eab.com/careers/benefits.

This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard.

To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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