Events Project Specialist

The Society of American Florists is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to put their project management skills to work as the association’s Events Project Specialist. In this role you will manage multiple projects simultaneously, overseeing their lifecycles from inception to completion. As part of the Connections team, you will play a critical role in supporting member engagement revenue generation through meetings and events. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Create a streamlined, efficient and “wow” member experience for registering for and participating in virtual and in-person events. 
• Help ensure efficient and streamlined in-person event experience through pre-event and on-site logistics coordination, including the preparation of event materials, shipments and supporting the event director with on-site setup and execution. 
• Manage registration process for SAF events in collaboration with the Database Management Specialist 
• Coordinate surveys of SAF members.  
• Promote, coordinate and execute competitions at SAF’s events. 
• Celebrate and encourage floral industry achievement and excellence by managing the nomination process and promoting and coordinating SAF’s annual awards program. 
• Plan, promote and coordinate fundraising events for SAF’s political action committee, and coordinate congressional appointments for SAF’s fly-in events. 
• Showcase the impact and health benefits of flowers in local communities by leading the promotion, registration and coordination of SAF’s annual Petal It Forward event. 
• Increase engagement in SAF’s Next Gen group (age 45 and under) via digital marketing channels and coordination of monthly virtual Next Gen events. 
• Organize and co-chair meetings for volunteer committees overseeing awards, Next Gen, PFCI and competitions. 
• Lay out biweekly digital newsletter and update safnow.org with new content. 
• Help drive interest in “green industry” careers. 
• Provides excellent customer service to members and customers via phone, email, and coverage on SAF's LiveChat service.
• Collaborate regularly across departments to ensure all projects further SAF’s strategic plans and revenue targets. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience 
• Ideal candidate will possess 2-4 years of experience in project or event management 
• Proficiency with database systems (e.g., Salesforce, or a membership database is a plus) 
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail 
• Experience with WordPress or other web platforms 
• Proficient with social media and other digital marketing (e.g., Higher Logic) 
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills 
• Outstanding customer service skills 
• Highly adaptable and able to collaborate and work efficiently with others 
• Experience working with volunteers 
• Full working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs, Adobe, and Dropbox 
• Experience with project management tools such as a Trello a plus 
• Experience using AI tools to enhance efficiency and results a plus 
• Nonprofit or association experience a plus 
• Ability to travel 3-5 times a year 

About Us: 

The Society of American Florists is a progressive trade association representing all segments of the U.S. floral industry. Chartered by an act of Congress in 1901, SAF just completed a refresh of its strategic plan that focuses the association’s efforts to help the floral industry recruit and retain talent and connect industry members who want to learn, share ideas, grow their business and prepare for the future. 

We embrace a variety of tech tools to help make our work lives more streamlined and enjoyable: Trello, Monday, Dropbox, Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Bill.com and several AI tools, to name a few. 

We operate in a hybrid environment: Those of us who live locally are in our beautiful headquarters on the north end of Old Town, Alexandria, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and we work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. This position is for local candidates only. 

We offer comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) matching benefit, a competitive salary and a Metro-friendly location in Alexandria, Virginia. Even better, you’ll work with a team that thinks hard work should be fun, too! 

Our Mission: To connect and cultivate a thriving floral community. 

Our Vision: The power of flowers in every life. 

Our Core Values: 

• We support each other. 
• We act with courage and lean into the unknown. 
• We are growth-minded and entrepreneurial. 
• We lead in big and small ways. 
• We keep our eyes on the prize. 

How to Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining why this position is of interest to you, and why your qualifications are a good match, to info@safnow.org. 

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Job Type: Full-time/Hybrid

Salary: Based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, this position will receive a salary between $55,000 - $65,000.