Job Event Planning Specialist

Event Planning Specialist

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) , the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization in the world (representing over 79,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Event Planning Specialist for our McLean, Virginia, office. As the primary contact for pilot members and MEC / LEC and ALPA National staff in obtaining meeting space and hotel accommodations, Event Planning Specialist assist their supervisor in all aspects of booking lodging rooms for pilots and staff and planning Association meetings, events, luncheons, conventions, room bookings, and other travel arrangements, as assigned. Travel is required.

Travel : 10 - 20 %. May include some nights and weekends.

ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, caste, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal or provincial laws. We highly value everyone and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications :

• Two years of college with emphasis in business math and / or accounting strongly preferred; high school diploma required; or, the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of prior or related experience, preferably in an event planning position, four (4) or more years strongly preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in a project coordination role required, three (3) or more years strongly preferred. At management discretion, ALPA experience with proven expertise may be substituted for either of the above.
• Prior experience working with budgets strongly preferred.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with internal staff, pilots, pilot committees, officers, governing bodies, and other external contacts.
• Solid organizational skills, sufficient to successfully handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Sound judgment and ability to make decisions on the spot while remaining calm under pressure.
• Strong math skills and accuracy with financial reports.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Excel required.
• Knowledge of Cvent Event Diagramming (formerly Social Tables) and Swoogo strongly preferred.

Physical Demands :

Note : The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.

Constantly operates a computer / smartphone / tablet. Regularly required to maintain a stationary position; move about the office and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area; determine what others have said or written; and, converse with others and exchange accurate information.

Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel (locally, nationally, and internationally). May also include occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and / or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and / or move cases.

Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and / or retrieve binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds (lbs.). While on travel, could be responsible to move, raise, reach, and / or retrieve luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs. (Assistance may not always be available.)

ALPA offers competitive salaries with terrific benefits, including :

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALARY RANGE : $ 57,406.00 $ 80,456.00

Relocation not provided.

Sponsorship not available for this position.