Events and Strategic Initiatives Coordinator

Salary : $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 AnnuallyLocation : Atlanta, GA 30303Job Type: Regular Full-TimeRemote Employment: Flexible/HybridOffice: Office of the Chief Legal Officer / External AffairsDepartment: External AffairsOpening Date: 03/24/2026Closing Date: 4/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Description:ARC is seeking a highly organized and strategic Senior Communications and Marketing Analyst to support the Communications Division within the Department of External Affairs. This position plays a key role in planning and executing enterprise-level events and convenings that support ARC's regional leadership, stakeholder engagement and public-facing mission. The role is primarily responsible for coordinating event logistics, vendor relationships, procurement and contracting processes, and cross-functional project execution. This role requires exceptional project management skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex administrative processes related to procurement and contracting. The position works closely with the full communications staff, subject matter experts throughout the agency, and external partners to ensure ARC events advance the agency's mission and brand. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:• Lead planning and execution of ARC enterprise events, meetings, and convenings, including large-scale regional gatherings such as the State of the Region, the Legislative Briefing, the Regional Assembly, subject matter summits, and other agency programs. • Manage event logistics from concept through implementation, including venue coordination, vendor management, scheduling, program flow, registration processes, and on-site operations. • Serve as project manager for events, coordinating cross-departmental teams and ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met. • Manage vendor relationships and oversee contracts related to event production, venues, audiovisual services, catering, and other event services. • Coordinate with ARC procurement and finance staff to facilitate contracting processes, including preparation of scopes of work, RFP coordination, and contract execution. • Ensure compliance with agency procurement requirements and administrative procedures related to contracting and vendor payments. • Track budgets and expenditures related to events and ensure fiscal accountability. • Collaborate with communications staff to develop marketing materials, messaging, and promotional strategies supporting events. • Ensure ARC brand standards are maintained across all event materials, signage, and communications. • Provide post-event reporting and evaluation to inform future improvements. • Manage the other External Affairs contracts and vendor relationships, as assigned.Perform other duties as assigned to support agency communications, events and engagement goals. Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, meeting planning, public administration, or a related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, marketing, event planning, stakeholder engagement, project coordination, or related administrative tasks.Experience managing complex events, contracts, or vendor relationships is strongly preferred.ORAn equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job may be considered. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:• Exceptional organizational and project management skills. • Strong experience planning and executing complex events or conferences. • Knowledge of contract administration, procurement processes, and vendor management. • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners. • Ability to lead project teams and coordinate diverse stakeholders. • Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing deadlines, and solve problems proactively. • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with agency leadership, partners, and vendors. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and event management tools.• Ability to work effectively in a public-sector or regional stakeholder environment with sensitive to public-facing communications and events.Additional InformationAbout ARC:The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region's success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region's collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships. ARC Strategic FrameworkVision - ONE great REGIONMission StatementThe Atlanta Regional Commission fosters thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative, data-informed planning and investments.Our Goals Healthy, safe, livable communities in the Atlanta metro area. Strategic investments in people, infrastructure, mobility, and preserving natural resources. Regional services delivered with operational excellence and efficiency. Diverse stakeholders engage and take a regional approach to solve local issues. A competitive economy that is inclusive, innovative, and resilient.Our Core ValuesExcellence | A commitment to doing our best and going above and beyond in every facet of our work allowing for innovative practices and actions to be created while ensuring our agency's and our colleague's success.Equity | We represent a belief that there are some things which people should have, that there are basic needs that should be fulfilled, that burdens and rewards should not be spread too divergently across the community, and that policy should be directed with impartiality, fairness and justice towards these ends.Integrity | In our conduct, communication, and collaboration with each other and the region's residents, we will act with consistency, honesty, transparency, fairness and accountability within and across each of our responsibilities and functions.Application Process:The Atlanta Regional Commission is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a public service environment where the mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Atlanta region. ARC serves as a forum where leaders come together to discuss and act on issues of regionwide consequence, so it is important that our staff share the public entrepreneurial spirit that defines ARC.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ARC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, religion or disability.For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please contact ARC at 404-463-3100 or Human Resources via email at [email protected] offers our full-time regular employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and more! For additional information, please visit: 01 Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities? Yes No 02 Are you willing to work a hybrid schedule in our offices located in downtown Atlanta? Yes No 03 Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in communications, marketing, event planning, stakeholder engagement or project coordination? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02