Job Description

Role: COMPASSJunior Engagements SETA

Location: Washington D.C.

Remote delivery: No; on-site delivery in DC; travel anticipated

Clearance: Public Trust

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support ARPA-H convenings, receptions, workshops, and stakeholder meetings — from intimate roundtables to large-scale innovation showcases
• Manage end-to-end event logistics including attendee registration and communications, materials preparation, and on-site execution
• Coordinate travel arrangements and complex trip logistics for ARPA-H leadership and stakeholders
• Coordinate outreach efforts and maintain engagement tracking systems
• Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and follow-up communications for meetings and events
• Maintain event calendars, stakeholder databases, and project management systems
• Develop post-event reports and metrics to measure engagement impact
• Work closely with ARPA-H program teams, communications, and leadership to align engagements with strategic priorities

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience in event management, stakeholder engagement, travel coordination, or related role
• Exceptional attention to detail — you catch what others miss and nothing falls through the cracks
• Experience working across the healthcare, life sciences, research, or innovation ecosystems (industry, academic institutions, startups, government, nonprofits)
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to problem-solve in real-time

Minimum degree: Bachelor’s degree