Reid Whyte

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Position Summary: 

The Board Relations Temp will work with the Board Relations staff under the direction of the Director of Board Relations, facilitating the logistics of HRC’s annual Equality Convention. The Board Relations Temp must be proactive, detail-oriented, with database experience and/or demonstrated aptitude to handle a multitude of details simultaneously. Experience working event registration is also a plus.   

This is a four-week position beginning on August 19, 2024, and ending September 13, 2024. The position is on-site, in-person at HRC headquarters in Washington, DC 5 days a week.   

The job requires 10-13 hours of in-person work September 5th, 6th, and 7th to support the Equality Convention. On-site accommodation may be provided at the convention host hotel from September 5-8, if needed.    

Position Responsibilities: 

Participate as an integral part of the Board Relations program with responsibilities including: 

• Assist with communication with event attendees. 
• Confirm special needs/food allergies with event attendees.  
• Update and manage integrity of data entered into board data systems.  
• Track registration, providing updated registration information when needed. 
• Confirm final event registrations. 
• Order administrative and program supplies.  
• Print materials. 
• Create registration packets. 
• Create Convention materials such as name badges, table tents and signage. 
• Oversee shipping to and from the hotel. 
• Manage registration and lead day of registration staff. 
• Book dinner reservations. 
• Ensure all receipts and invoices are turned in prior to the final day. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Position Qualifications: 

• One to three years of successful administrative or program support including event support 
• Exemplary time management skills and the ability to prioritize. 
• Meticulous attention to detail. 
• Professional & responsible manner. 
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive and Zoom. Experience in database entry preferred.  
• Personal interest in and commitment to LGBTQ+ rights are desirable to engage with constituents.  

All positions at the Human Rights Campaign and/or the Human Rights Campaign Foundation may require travel on a regular basis or periodically.  Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply. 

Employer is the Human Rights Campaign, Inc., an I.R.C. 501(c)(4) non-profit entity. Primary responsibilities of this position are in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, an I.R.C. 501(c)(3) non-profit entity.