Logistics Management Institute

Program and Event Coordinator

Logistics Management Institute$85K — $110K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in event coordination.
  • Ability to adapt to changing environments and outreach tasks.
  • Strong public speaking skills for presentations and information sessions.
  • Experience managing complex projects from planning to execution.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate all stages of event planning and execution from logistics to attendee communications.
  • Serve as the main point of contact during events, ensuring everything runs smoothly and on schedule.
  • Conduct post-event evaluations, including feedback collection and budget reconciliation.
  • Research and evaluate STEM events to recommend investments based on data and historical success.
  • Deliver informative sessions to university partners and students about the program.
  • Create and develop content for reports and presentations as needed.
  • Assist with tracking project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications to ensure alignment.

Benefits

  • Telework options available with occasional in-person meetings.
  • Opportunity to engage with university partners and high-level STEM events.
  • Experience working with federal government programs and initiatives.
Full Job Description
Overview

LMI is seeking a Program and Events Coordinator who will provide program and event support to the DoW Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program. This will include supporting full-lifecycle event planning, public speaking and special projects.

Telework is available for this position with occasional meetings at LMI Headquarters located in Tysons Corner, VA.

Responsibilities
  • Full Lifecycle Event Coordination and Execution (external and SMART hosted)
    • Coordinate pre-event planning and logistics, including timelines, vendors, venues, registration, attendee communications, materials, speaker requests and coordination, and event requirements.
    • Manage on-site event execution, serving as the primary coordinator for vendors, attendees, speakers, and internal stakeholders while troubleshooting issues and keeping the event on schedule.
    • Complete post-event activities, including event breakdown, invoice and budget reconciliation, attendee feedback, reporting, documentation, and follow-up.
  • Research STEM events and conferences and provide recommendations based on potential return on investment, audience demographics, budget and historical success
  • Provide information sessions to university partners and students
  • Develop and produce content for reports and PowerPoint briefs
  • Provide support for special projects:
    • Support the tracking and coordination of team projects, tasks, timelines, and workflows to ensure priorities and deliverables stay on schedule.
    • Support stakeholder engagement and communication, including gathering updates, coordinating follow-up, documenting decisions, and communicating project status.
    • Support process improvement and project execution by organizing information, monitoring action items, and helping teams stay aligned on priorities and next steps.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience with full lifecycle event coordination and execution.
  • Must be able to adapt to changing environments within DoW and be flexible with expectations to outreach tasks.
  • Strong public speaking skills
  • Experience supporting complex projects.
  • Proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in federal government or federal government consulting
  • Experience using JIRA
  • Experience using ServiceNow
  • Experience with process improvement
  • CGMP or CMP certification

Target Salary Range: $85,000-$110,000

 

Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances. 

 

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Job LocationsUS-Remote

About Logistics Management Institute

Logistics Management Institute (LMI) is a consulting firm dedicated to improving the management of government. LMI provides leaders with the objective analysis, tools, and programs they need to make informed decisions for their organizations. LMI is a not-for-profit organization that has been providing innovative solutions to complex problems since 1961. LMI serves clients in the federal government, state and local governments, and the private sector.
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