[Hiring] External Engagement and Events Specialist @Development Finance Corporation

Role Description

This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, Office of External Affairs (OEA). The External Engagement and Events Specialist supports the planning and execution of in-person, virtual, and hybrid engagements and assists in preparing agency leadership for those engagements.

• Plans and executes small to large-scale events - in person, virtual, and hybrid.
• Coordinates venue selection, room layout, registration processes, logistics, audiovisual requirements, transportation, catering, speaker support, and event timelines.
• Events may include:
  • Signing ceremonies
  • International finance and foreign policy related conferences
  • Summits
  • Panel discussions
  • Fireside chats
  • Roundtables
  • Briefings
  • Receptions
  • Award ceremonies
  • Small stakeholder meetings
  • Events involving Members of Congress, ambassadors, senior foreign officials, and other high-level participants
• Develops and maintains key planning documents for assigned engagements, including:
  • Run-of-shows
  • Event checklists
  • Staffing plans
  • Logistics plans
  • Invitation lists
  • Briefing schedules
  • Seating plans
  • Attendee trackers
  • Post-event follow-up items
• Drafts event-related materials for assigned engagements, including:
  • Briefers
  • Talking points
  • Background memoranda
  • Agendas
  • Moderator notes
  • Q&A
  • Scenarios
  • Invitation language
  • Speaker introductions
  • Follow-up correspondence
• Maintains and updates stakeholder contact lists, RSVP trackers, invitation databases, attendee strategy lists, and meeting coordination records for use in event planning and broader engagement activities.

Qualifications

• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement.
• You may qualify at the GS-12 level if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to:
    • Assist with planning and executing events by coordinating logistics.
    • Draft event-related materials.
    • Maintain and update records for event planning.
• Note: Education is not substitutional at this grade level.
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must submit resume and supporting documents.
• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.