Meeting & Events Associate

Location: Hybrid role based in Reston, Virginia, United States; work from the Reston office 2–5 days per week according to business needs.

Salary: $73,770–$125,408 per year.

Company

hirify.global is a global advisory and technology services provider helping clients solve complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

What you will do

• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and secure venues, hotel room blocks, audiovisual services, transportation, catering, and other event-related services.
• Support internal, client-facing, executive, virtual, hybrid, in-person, leadership, employee engagement, and special events.
• Coordinate event intake, scheduling, room setups, catering, readiness activities, conference center logistics, and day-of execution.
• Manage supplier onboarding, contracts, BEO reviews, requisitions, purchasing, invoicing, and event documentation.
• Serve as a liaison among internal stakeholders, venues, suppliers, service providers, and conference center hosts.
• Support program reporting, KPI management, adoption of event standards, and continuous improvement across the enterprise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in meetings, events, hospitality, conference center operations, procurement, supplier coordination, or related administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, customer service, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Teams, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and lift, carry, or transport up to 30 lbs. of materials as needed.
• Ability to work from the Reston, Virginia office 2–5 days per week is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with corporate, executive, client-facing, virtual, hybrid, in-person, or large-scale events.
• Experience with Cvent and virtual meeting platforms such as Teams, Zoom, and Webex.
• Knowledge of catering, food service, event logistics, or conference center management.
• Experience with procurement, requisition management, invoicing, supplier administration, or external service providers.
• Certified Meeting Professional coursework or event management training.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with an equal opportunity employer.
• Collaborative workplace focused on sharing expertise and achieving professional goals.
• Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment process.
• Interview responses must be based on the candidate’s own skills and knowledge; AI assistance is not permitted unless an accommodation is approved.