Events Coordinator (Exhibits and Logistics)

Company: Xcelerate Solutions
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description At VMD, now a part of Xcelerate Solutions, you have the opportunity to thrive in your career and become a Game Changer. The quality and talent of our people is what drives our success. We embrace an employee-first culture and make it a priority to provide professional development opportunities that foster career growth. In this Events Coordinator role, you will have the opportunity to: - Provide logistics support for a variety of meetings, events, exhibits and conferences - Provide direct support to internal and external events to include managing venue requirements, signage, invitations, attendance, and other requirements as needed. - Research requirements and context for various events, meetings and conferences, to ensure that the NSF Director and OLPA Staff are prepared to interact with various audiences and stakeholders. - Identify and manage inventory for educational information resources and other outreach materials. - Coordinate exhibit design, technology, and management with designated vendors/partners. - Provide expert guidance on the most efficient and effective options for building/curating/creating exhibits and activations, supplies and experiences to suit specific event needs. - Ability to carry/maneuver various pieces of heavy equipment (50lbs) for onsite events and exhibits (e.g., carrying banners/boxes of materials to rolling crates.) - Can easily adapt onsite events and exhibits planning and logistics skills to virtual platforms and environments. - Have access to equipment such as a laptop, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and other project management and design programs as needed. - Familiar with federal requirements (e.g. 508 compliance) and will ensure NSF is compliant with such regulations. - May involve some travel by one or more individuals. Preferred: - Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) - Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) - Virtual event platform training (Zoom, Cvent, Hopin, Webex) - 508 training - OSHA general industry awareness Basic Qualifiers: - Education Requirement: Relevant Bachelor’s degree preferred - Can Additional Years of Experience Substitute for Degree? Yes - Minimum Years of Overall Experience: 3 - Desired Certification and Training: Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP), 508 training, 508 training - Minimum Clearance to Start: Public Trust - Work Status Allowable: US Citizen or Permanent Resident Travel and Telecommuting: - Travel: Some (between 10-25%) - Telecommute Options: On site. Ability to work core hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. VMD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local laws. VMD maintains a drug-free workplace. Company Description Xcelerate is a leading defense and national security company, delivering integrated solutions across five service areas—Enterprise Vetting & Analysis, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Digital Solutions, Cyber Security, and Strategic Consulting. We are a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, numerous law enforcement and civilian agencies, and the Intelligence Community. Our customers are directly responsible for the security and safety of the United States. Company Description Xcelerate is a leading defense and national security company, delivering integrated solutions across five service areas—Enterprise Vetting & Analysis, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Digital Solutions, Cyber Security, and Strategic Consulting. We are a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, numerous law enforcement and civilian agencies, and the Intelligence Community. Our customers are directly responsible for the security and safety of the United States.

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