We invite you to apply to a new Events Assistant position. In this role, you will contribute to the planning and support of events organized by Communications and Public Affairs, including but not limited to tours, conferences, meetings, workshops, seminars, and protocol visits. 

In this role you can expect to:

• Support successful tours and events that achieve the goals and outcomes established by key Laboratory internal and external stakeholders and ensures a favorable image and attitude toward the Laboratory and its programs.
• Coordinate logistical details for guests, visitors, organizers, speakers, vendors, and attendees – including, but not limited to, catering, transportation, and materials.  
• Process gate passes and ensure compliance with Department of Energy policies and procedures. 
• Create registration sites for clients using Cvent – an online registration platform.
• Interact with visitors to ensure they are prepared for their time at the laboratory.

Position Requirements

• Willingness to learn and implement standard industry practices and protocols of strategic event management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills resulting in positive, productive interactions with external and internal contacts at all levels, including senior Laboratory management and all visitors.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in digital tools required for successful tour and event management (including but not limited to Box, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Cvent, Qualtrics, Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
• Experience demonstrating organizational skills, resourcefulness, creativity, and the ability to solve problems independently with attention to details.
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

This hybrid work role is mostly on-site in Lemont, Illinois with some remote days not exceeding 40% of regularly scheduled time. The nature of this work requires the ability to work irregular hours including rare weekends, as necessary.

This job description documents the general nature of the work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

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