Events/Communications Coordinator

Public Private Strategies (PPS) creates opportunities where the public and private sectors meet. We bring together diverse allies including foundations, associations, corporations, small businesses, and entrepreneurs to solve pressing societal challenges. By harnessing the power of the private sector, we build coalitions, activate campaigns, and create strategic partnerships to drive desired policy and market outcomes. Find out more and connect with us at www.publicprivatestrategies.com. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Event Management and Operations: 

• Drafting event templates such as run of shows, invite emails, and slide decks. 
• Scheduling events and coordinating logistics. 
• Managing the backend operations for all virtual events. 
• Collaborate with team members to complete project-related tasks. 
• Coordinate with the Communications team on all event promotion. 
• Managing attendance and RSVPs in coordination with the supervisor. 
• Supporting administrative needs: 
• This includes executive support (e.g., travel arrangements, scheduling, etc.); keeping documents up to date (e.g., fact sheets, talking points, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint slides); and helping with logistic/administrative support for clients (e.g., helping with stakeholder calls, managing room rentals, catering, and other event planning logistics for roundtables and other convenings).

Event Management and Operations: 

• Data Management: Managing and cleaning all event data including uploading lists into CRM and email platforms and tagging specific datasets. 

Organizing and Outreach: 

• Working with the greater PPS team to identify storytellers, advocates, and key stakeholders as event speakers. 
• Provide staff support to event panelists and assist in preparing them for events. 
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, policymakers, small business executives, and consumers. This outreach will be conducted through email or over the phone.

Communications: 

• Draft regular social media posts uplifting project work
• Manage PPS and related initiative Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube pages
• Manage PPS and related initiative websites
• Forbes:
• Manage the drafting, editing, and posting of weekly scheduled Forbes columns 
• Coordinate with senior government officials and business leaders for interviews in Forbes
• Draft social media posts and partner content uplifting Forbes columns

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree OR relevant experience in a related field required
• 1-2 years in project management and consulting
• Passion about small business and workforce-related issues is a plus
• Demonstrated familiarity and comfort in using Google Suite, Microsoft Office suite, Zoom, Outlook, Excel, and other forms of customary office equipment or software.
• Outstanding organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask a variety of projects across issue areas

How to Apply

For consideration, e-mail one single PDF including a cover letter, resumé and at least two (2)

references to: maya@publicprivatestrategies.com with the subject line: Events Coordinator. The deadline for application is September 30, 2023.