This position is located within the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northeast Area (NEA), at the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. In this position, you will be responsible for all activities involved in event coordination, facility management, and public relations for arboretum services.

Duties

Provides support in the coordination of event planning including timing, venue, program, audio-visual needs, food and beverages, sales, media coverage, music, and décor. Develops invitation lists and ensures timely distribution in advance of the event. Conducts inspections and walk-throughs to detect potential problems and resolves issues prior to events. Reviews and monitors all event-related printed materials to ensure such materials are produced in accordance with organizational policies. Maintains timeline of activities associated with the staging of each event and communicates the timeline to staff impacted by the event. Reviews event-related bills and coordinates payment of invoices.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday.
• Must be available for evening and additional weekend duty and travel as required. Events may require extended work hours during events and when necessitated by heavy workload.
• The operation of motor vehicles and light utility vehicles is required.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. GS-09 Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-09 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-07 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience routinely assisting with planning and coordinating the scheduling, venue, program, and media coverage of special events; maintaining a timeline of activities associated with the staging of each event; and coordinating the establishment of guest lists. OR Education: Successful completion of two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B or JD if related. Related degrees may include Event Management; Event Planning; Event Management and Planning; Hospitality; Hospitality Management; Recreation, Park and Tourism; Recreation, Park and Tourism Management, or a closely related field. OR A combination of graduate education and experience as described above. GS-11 Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-11 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-09 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience routinelyplanning and coordinating the scheduling, venue, program, budget, and media coverage of special events; documenting all aspects of planned events; ensuring appropriate licenses or permits have been obtained before the event date; reviewing event-related printed materials; and serving as the primary contact for all special event related issues. OR Education: Successful completion of three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a doctorate degree or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or LL.M., if related. Related degrees may include Event Management; Event Planning; Event Management and Planning; Hospitality; Hospitality Management; Recreation, Park and Tourism; Recreation, Park and Tourism Management, or a closely related field. OR A combination of graduate education and experience as described above. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Research Service 10300 Baltimore Avenue Beltsville, MD 20705 US
• Name: Juliana Hensley
• Phone: (571) 669-3483
• Email: [email protected]