Urban Land Institute

Events Coordinator

Urban Land Institute
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $55,781 - $60,662 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong event coordination capabilities, including logistics management, vendor sourcing, and member communication. Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced in managing contracts and invoicing within a collaborative team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Event CoordinationVendor SourcingMicrosoft Office ProficiencyOrganizational SkillsCustomer-Facing Communication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage a portfolio of approximately 23 Product Councils
  • Coordinate logistics for Council receptions, dinners, tours, and Council Day meetings at ULI's Fall and Spring Meetings
  • Support Council leaders with venue and vendor sourcing, balancing cost efficiency and quality
  • Manage contracts, payment timelines, deadlines, and database records
  • Build function sheets and obtain Council leader approvals
  • Manage invoicing and receipt tracking
  • Communicate headcounts, menus, and special requests to venues and vendors
  • Distribute planning materials and resources to Council leaders
  • Support the Product Council desk at Meetings, including printing requests and leadership-meeting logistics
  • Collaborate on expense summaries and post-event reporting
  • Build relationships with Council leaders and support seamless member experiences

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 1 to 2 years of experience in event coordination, hospitality, or a closely related field preferred
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred but not required
  • Experience with customer-facing or member-facing communication
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Experience with event or database management platforms a plus
  • Ability to travel to ULI's Fall and Spring Meetings and other programs as needed
  • Ability to work extended hours including evenings and weekends during Meetings
  • Ability to lift packages up to 20 lbs.
  • Based in Washington, D.C. or able to work from the D.C. office
  • Strong organizational skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach
  • Professional, clear written and verbal communication
  • Ability to receive critical feedback and respond constructively
  • Collaborative, team-first mindset
  • Learning mindset and openness to learning ULI's systems and culture
  • Willingness to build long-term continuity with the organization

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vacation leave
  • Retirement plan

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Hard Skills
Event CoordinationDatabase ManagementContract ManagementInvoicingLogistics Management
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsClear CommunicationCollaborative MindsetProactive ApproachOpenness to Feedback
Tools & Technologies
Event Management PlatformsDatabase Management Platforms
Industry Keywords
HospitalityMember-Facing CommunicationCouncil ManagementEvent PlanningWashington D.C.