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.

Responsibilities

• 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 sponsorships 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

Requirements

• Undergraduate BS -preferred communications/marketing

• Experience in events and communications with strong office management skills

• Able to work autonomously across multiple workstreams

• 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

Benefits & More

• 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.

About Peppercomm

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 and ensure our clients' success. Peppercomm has received numerous accolades throughout its history, most recently being named one of the top 10 Crain's Best Places to Work in NYC 2024, the PRNews Agency Elite 100 and PR Daily's Top Agencies, as well as recent campaign award recognitions from the PR Daily Awards (thought leadership communications), Provoke SABRE Awards (Integrated Campaign), PRNews Platinum PR Awards (Media Relations), and the Bulldog PR Awards (Media Relations), among others. For more information visit www.peppercomm.com.

Peppercomm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Peppercomm will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Peppercomm believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Ruder Finn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Ruder Finn will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Ruder Finn believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.