Programs & Events Specialist- $32-35/hr- Arlington, VA

<p>An association client is seeking a Program & Event Specialist to join their team on a temporary-to-permanent basis in Arlington, VA. <br><br></p>About the Job:<br><br><ul><li>Coordinate speakers, programming, and participation for department related events</li><li>Drive engagement and attendance across division initiatives</li><li>Assist in the production of thought leadership content, including articles and interviews</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with high‑level volunteers and internal stakeholders</li><li>Collaborate closely with teams and leadership to ensure smooth execution of initiatives</li><li>Participate in occasional travel, up to six times per year<br><br></li></ul>About You:<br><br><ul><li>Strong communicator with the ability to engage confidently with senior‑level leaders and volunteers</li><li>Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities</li><li>Able to thrive in a structured environment with a very direct supervisor</li><li>Professional, dependable, and relationship‑oriented</li><li>Experience supporting programs, events, or stakeholder‑driven initiatives is strongly preferred<br><br></li></ul>About the Position:<br><br><ul><li>Contract‑to‑hire opportunity with an ASAP start</li><li>Pays $32-35/hr during the contract phase</li><li>Conversion salary of $50,000-70,000</li><li>Hybrid role based in Arlington, VA (typically 2 days onsite / 3 days remote)</li><li>Standard 40‑hour work week<br></li></ul><p> <br></p><p>Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.</p><br><p><strong>California residents: </strong>Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.</p><br><p>If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/</p><br><p>Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.<br><br>Company Profile:<br><br>Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.<br><br>Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.<br><br>Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com. </p><br><p>Benefits Information:</p><br><p>Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.</p><br><p><br><br>We look forward to working with you.<br><br>Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)</p>

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