Events & Government Affairs Manager , Peppercomm

Peppercomm, A Ruder Finn Group Company, is seeking a highly motivated Events & Government Affairs Manager to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our clients’ success in the automotive industry while embedded on-site in Washington, DC. We are looking for someone passionate about events, communications, and government relations, with a curiosity for industry trends and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working collaboratively with both client and agency teams, and brings strong organizational and writing skills.

In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing both internal and external operations, including event coordination, management of executive visits to the office and DC area, support for government and community relations, and preparation of briefing materials. Additionally, you will contribute to the effective management of the Washington, DC office.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work on various other projects across Peppercomm. This role offers a chance to broaden your experience and contribute to different initiatives within our dynamic and fast-paced environment.

This position will be onsite at our client’s office in DC for 4 days a week, with one day remote.

• Support board visits, executive events, and other small to mid-scale meetings in Washington, DC, including logistics for travel, security, dinners, and briefing materials
• Organize and maintain extensive database of media and government contacts and regularly research potential new contacts keeping all updated accordingly
• Support internal and external event programming including logistics and briefing Information
• Oversee the preparation and approval of procedures, especially with regards to vendors, sponsorship and donation requests
• Collaborate with internal departments on yearly CSR reporting and communications deliverable
• Oversee and coordinate the budget planning for the department including the submission of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, and monitoring of invoice payment
• Manage logistics and coordination around Capitol Hill or government-related meetings.
• Support sponsor ships and community engagement efforts, including outreach and partnership coordination
• Management of VIP Fleet: assist office with ordering and replacing vehicles for the DC VIP Fleet

• Undergraduate BS
  -preferred communications/marketing
• Experience in events and communications with strong office management skills
• Able to work autonomously across multiple work streams
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Social media acumen
• Self-motivated, highly-organized, and target driven.
• Team Player and strong networker with internal and external stakeholders
• German language a plus
• A “never quit” attitude and a great sense of humor

• You will also be able to enroll in our Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, as well as 401k (match) plan
• Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.
• Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave
• Professional learning and development opportunities

The anticipated salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is $70,000 – $90,000. The salary of the applicant selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, education, internal equity, geography, relevant years of experience, certifications, skills, abilities of the selected applicant, and other job-related qualifications. In addition, a range of medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available by the company.

Peppercomm, a Ruder Finn company, is an award-winning, strategic, integrated communications and marketing agency headquartered in New York City with offices in San Francisco and London. With 30 years of expertise serving blue chip and breakout clients, the firm has made a science of communication, combining wit and wisdom with proven public relations discipline and innovative offerings to break through, build deeper connections…