Job Number:
HC-04661
Date Posted:
April 7, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Government & Community Relations Event Planning Specialist
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Wounded Warrior Project
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$78,489 – $98,112 annual base salary, depending on experience, qualifications, and credentials.
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of strategic conferences, corporate meetings, and high-profile events for the Government and Community Relations (GCR) team.Lead the planning and execution of large-scale, high-profile WWP GCR events for internal and external stakeholders, including conceptualization, attendee targeting, site selection, rate negotiation, catering, and on-site coordination.Bachelor’s degree in event planning, hospitality, communications, or related field. Equivalent combinations of education, training, certification, and experience may be considered.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the planning and execution of large-scale, high-profile WWP GCR events for internal and external stakeholders, including conceptualization, attendee targeting, site selection, rate negotiation, catering, and on-site coordination.
• Prepare WWP senior leaders for major GCR-led conferences, meetings, and engagements, providing support before and during events.
• Manage event budgets and staffing, ensuring coordination of vendors, lodging, transportation, and AV needs, while exercising fiscal responsibility to safeguard donor funds.
• Oversee the development and review of promotional materials (e.g., signage, briefing documents, media collateral) to enhance event visibility and awareness.
• Create and maintain event schedules, timelines, agendas, and activity plans while communicating risks and updates to senior leadership.
• Provide on-the-ground support and coordinate teammates and contract personnel during GCR events, ensuring day-of needs are met.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in event planning, hospitality, communications, or related field. Equivalent combinations of education, training, certification, and experience may be considered.
• Five years of experience in event planning and management, or a hospitality environment.
• Three years of experience with event registration and management software (e.g., Cvent, Salesforce, SurveyMonkey).
• Three years of experience negotiating vendor contracts and rates.
• Experience in government & community relations or similar fields, including events tied to public policy, advocacy, or community outreach.
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Equal opportunity employer. committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
