Event Specialist

Position Summary

Creek Technologies is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Event Specialist to support AFWERX events, conferences, and engagements that advance the mission of accelerating technology transition. This position will coordinate event planning and execution across government, industry, and academic stakeholders, including conferences, webinars, meetings, and other mission-related events.

The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with strong organizational, communication, and time management skills who can successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and support events and engagements involving government, industry, and academic stakeholders.
• Manage event logistics, including venues, registration, transportation, catering, accommodations, equipment, and audio-visual requirements.
• Develop and maintain event timelines, agendas, schedules, deadlines, and task assignments.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to secure services and ensure event requirements are met.
• Collaborate with AFWERX leadership, event points of contact, and Strategic Communications personnel on event promotion, communications, and participant engagement.
• Support military protocol, customs, traditions, and etiquette during official events and ceremonies.
• Identify potential event risks and develop contingency plans to support safe and successful event execution.
• Conduct post-event evaluations, track metrics, gather feedback, and recommend improvements.
• Maintain current and future event schedules within designated government systems.
• Provide pre-event and on-site support and perform other event-related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of experience planning, organizing, and executing professional events, conferences, conventions, symposiums, or training sessions.
• Experience supporting large-scale events of approximately 300 or more attendees.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and event management or registration tools.
• Strong attention to detail, critical-thinking skills, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, geographically dispersed environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required to support events.

Education

• Associate degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.

Benefits

Creek Technologies offers a competitive salary, performance incentives, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, professional development opportunities, and the opportunity to support mission-critical national security and defense programs.

Other:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of the job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process.

Creek Technologies Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Creek Technologies considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, religion, nation origin, pregnancy, child or spousal support withholding, disability, marital status, genetic information, citizenship/immigration status, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Creek Technologies makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits and business needs at the time. Upon request, Creek Technologies will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability who need accommodation during the application process, unless accommodation creates an undue hardship for the company.