Event Operations Associate

Location: McLean, Virginia, United States; requires 50% travel to events and reliable transportation for local and occasional non-local business events.

Salary: $85,000–$95,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global delivers mission and technical expertise for national security and defense challenges, helping customers address complex technology and operational needs.

What you will do

• Lead the Member Champion Program, coordinating corporate memberships, event participation, and member benefits.
• Manage the corporate merchandise store, including vendors, inventory, fulfillment, branding, and sourcing.
• Support sponsorship and strategic partnership contracting and execution.
• Track Marketing and Communications spending and maintain organized contract documentation.
• Travel to events to oversee setup and teardown, provide onsite training, and support customer engagement.
• Manage the Strategic Engagements inbox and calendar and support trade shows and related initiatives.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in marketing or event operations.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to travel to and attend local and occasional non-local recruiting events, career fairs, and business functions; reliable transportation is required.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, written and verbal communication, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Experience managing corporate trade show or conference participation is preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience in the national security and defense industry.
• Working knowledge of Cvent tools such as Jifflenow or iCapture.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Training and development opportunities, award programs, and company-sponsored events.
• Focus on employee well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance.