Events Producer Jobs

Job Description: Events Producer

Mission:

DC Justice Lab is a Black-led team of law and policy experts researching, organizing, and advocating for large-scale changes to the District’s criminal legal system. We develop strategies and solutions that are evidence-driven, community-rooted, and racially just. We aim to fully transform the District’s approach to punishment and public safety.

Job Summary:

DC Justice Lab is looking for an Events Producer to plan, facilitate, and coordinate logistics for the special events we sponsor, host, or attend. The Events Producer is a newly-created, full-time position, reporting to the Attorney Advisor and working with the Special Assistant to the Executive Director. DC Justice Lab seeks someone who believes in our mission; who is detail-oriented, values the safety and freedom of everyone in the District, and has strong organizational skills to position us to:

• Maximize our visibility in the community by hosting well-planned and impactful events, including but not limited to public hearings, community trainings, festivals, conferences, and staff events;
• Cultivate and foster lasting relationships with donors by planning private fundraisers; and
• Creatively and effectively handle the details of event design, accommodations, and logistics for a variety of purposes and audiences.

Other responsibilities and configurations can evolve over time with input and insights from the Executive Director.

This is a remote-first position, but the Events Producer must live in the DC area and have the ability to work from our office on a semi-regular basis.

Classification and Compensation:

The Events Producer is a salaried exempt position. Starting salary is $55,000 - $75,000 annually. Benefits include:

• 100% employer-paid coverage of AD&D/life insurance.
• Automatic 3% employer contribution toward your 401(k), regardless of your contribution rate.
• 100% employer-paid coverage of premium (for employee only) of medical insurance, dental and vision insurance.
• 100% employer-paid coverage of short-term disability insurance.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with donors and sponsors to support DC Justice Lab’s donor stewardship plan; and
• Manage new and existing annual events, such as community festivals, conferences, trainings, and fundraisers;
• Coordinate cooperative work among all volunteer event committees, and manage all event volunteers;
• Manage travel accommodations for staff attending events outside of D.C.;
• Facilitate invoicing processes for vendors and event contractors;
• Collaborate with DC Justice Lab’s Attorney Advisor to identify terms for agreements with vendors and other contract event staff;
• Collaborate with DC Justice Lab’s public relations team to engage public figures and other notable persons to attend our events.
• Plan and execute events pursuant to a set budget;
• Assess the results of events for success and identify areas for improvement;

Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience; and
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work independently, multitask, and meet strict deadlines; and
• At least five (5) years of experience coordinating advocacy, community outreach and fundraising events, with a proven track record of success;
• Proficient use of MS Office and Google Workspace;
• A passion for inspiring action from DC residents and growing political power for a safer, freer, more equal District.
• Experience or strong interest in donor or contact database management; and

To Apply:

Each candidate should submit a cover letter and resumé by email to [email protected]. Please indicate “Events Producer [your full name]” in the subject line of the email.