
Porsche Club of America is hiring: Event Coordinator in Annapolis Junction
Porsche Club of America, Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
At PCA, we say, "It's not just the cars, it's the people!" We have amazing staff who love to work at PCA, and it's time to add our next team member. We look for candidates who are high performers and work with excellence. This is a great job and a great place to work!
ABOUT US
The Porsche Club of America (www.pca.org) is a club for Porsche owners. Through the National Office, our staff support 170,000 members and 149 regions (chapters) in a variety of ways: processing memberships, planning events, bringing support to driving, racing and educational programs, producing a monthly magazine, and connecting members to resources.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Event Coordinator supports the National Events team in planning and executing events of varying scope and size. The role will include registration responsibilities as well as broader administrative, logistical, marketing and communication support across all phases of event planning. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, responsive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.
This position reports to the National Events Manager and requires occasional travel, including weekends.
This job is in person at the PCA National Office in Columbia, Maryland.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative Support and Event Coordination & Logistics
Support planning and execution of national meetings, conferences, and special events
Coordinate event collateral (e.g., welcome cards, programs, name badges)
Maintain sponsor and exhibitor deliverables and communications
Organize and support volunteer engagement and logistics
Update internal dashboards with event details and registration links
Data entry for event details and member information
Provide exceptional customer service via phone and email, resolving inquiries and issues promptly
Assist with content creation for event materials
Support cross-functional teams and contribute to special projects as assigned
Manage online registration systems and processes for members, sponsors and staff
Create, test, and automate attendee communications (confirmations, reminders, surveys, etc.)
Prepare and distribute attendee lists and registration data reports
Submit all travel and purchase receipts for self and manager with accurate budget categorization and documentation. Coordinate with Finance on payments, refunds, and reconciliation.
Prepare registration training materials and FAQs for Member Services staff; provide ongoing support and guidance, including walkthroughs for new systems or one-on-one assistance for new team members as needed.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in Event Planning, Communications, Marketing or related field
5+ years of professional meeting registration experience (association or nonprofit preferred)
Experience managing registration for large-scale events (2004,000 attendees)
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Canva
Valid drivers license and good driving record
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Up-to-date knowledge of trends in the meetings industry
PAY
$72,000 per year
BENEFITS
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
TO APPLY
To apply, please send a RESUME and COVER LETTER. Please include both for your application to be considered complete.
We kindly request no phone calls or direct messages.