Program Officer, Event Administration

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🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote

🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🎪 Events

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Verra

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2009

🤝 Non-profit

Non-profit • Environment • Sustainability

Verra is a nonprofit organization that operates in the area of environmental and social markets. It is renowned for setting the world’s leading standards in these fields, including the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program, which is the world’s foremost voluntary greenhouse gas program. Verra's programs focus on the development and implementation of standards for climate action, sustainable development, and the reduction of plastic waste. With a substantial global impact, Verra facilitates projects that aim to combat deforestation, promote biodiversity, and advance sustainable development goals worldwide.

📋 Description

• Manage daily event administration, including monitoring event-related emails and maintaining records and the event tracker • Process invoices and payments and support staff receiving funding for event participation • Manage contracts, speaker agreements, nomination letters, and other documents through finalization and legal clearance • Collate quarterly statistics for event progress reports • Support logistics for major events and large delegations, including registrations, accommodations, transportation, and meeting venues • Lead communications around Verra’s engagement at external events • Handle content for social media posts, event website entries, and event news announcements • Manage inventory and print requirements for communications materials with the Marketing Team • Maintain internal event communications and updates on the intranet • Ensure proper use of Verra trademarks in event contexts • Serve as primary contact for CEO briefing notes related to bilateral meetings • Coordinate recommendations and logistics for CEO bilateral meetings during major events • Prepare comprehensive CEO briefing materials for public-facing engagements by coordinating subject-matter input, formatting, and consolidating materials • Contribute to broader organizational initiatives

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional work experience, particularly in events management and/or communications/marketing • Understanding of key administrative duties required for the role • Work experience in carbon markets, climate change, and/or sustainable development is a strong asset • BSc/BA in Communications, Marketing, Event Management or Administration, or related field; work experience will be considered in lieu of educational experience • Proven ability to support event and/or conference planning, including webinars, stakeholder meetings, and in-person events • Comfort with digital tools and platforms for virtual event management such as Zoom, Teams, or similar platforms • Proficiency with MS Office • Familiarity with project management software such as ClickUp or Monday.com is an advantage • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including crafting messages, drafting executive briefings, and interacting with stakeholders • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively • Ability to build relationships across departments and with external stakeholders • Proactive mindset with ability to anticipate challenges, propose solutions, and pivot as needed • Fluency in English for written and verbal communication • Reliable Wi-Fi and a distraction-free workspace • Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods • Ability to perform physical duties including standing, sitting, talking, hearing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and operating computer, telephone, and keyboard • Ability to lift light loads for event support and travel

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental care • Verra contributions to each employee’s retirement plan/pension scheme with employee and employer contributions subject to statutory regulations • Paid leave, comprising 22-30 days vacation, annual sick leave, holidays, and sabbatical after five years of service • Flexible work arrangements and remote work • Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives • Some air travel may be required for event support and travel