General Catalyst

Events Specialist

Washington D.C

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About the role

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Event Specialist to join our team.
This role will primarily focus on planning, organizing, and executing events, including dinners, happy hours, networking events, etc., across a variety of sectors and stages, with a primary focus on supporting the General Catalyst Institute (GCI).
This role will also assist in the planning and execution of large-scale summits and activations at third-party events.

Partner with GCI leadership and the policy team to plan and execute intimate, high-impact gatherings, including policy dinners, government roundtables, and founder-policymaker networking events.
Support end-to-end execution of GCI events, including briefings, receptions, and convenings with senior government officials, NGOs, academics, and industry leaders.
Manage all event documents, including timelines, budgets, and run-of-show materials.
Manage post-event surveys, reporting, and data management.
Partner with investors to plan and execute small, intimate gatherings such as dinners, roundtables, and networking events.
Support end-to-end execution of investor events, including dinners, happy hours, roundtables, and networking events.
Manage all event documents (timelines, budgets, run of show, etc.).
Manage registration, travel logistics, and materials preparation for team members as needed.
Operational Support:
Maintain detailed briefs, timelines, budgets, and project plans for events.

3-5 years of experience in event planning, operations, marketing, or related fields.
Familiarity with event management software and tools (Gatsby, Affinity, Google Sheets, Canva, Figma).
Experience in or passion for the venture capital or startup/tech ecosystem.
Experience working in or with the federal government, Capitol Hill, or executive branch agencies
Familiarity with the DC event venue landscape (e.g., private clubs, embassy spaces, Capitol Hill venues)
Experience managing high-security or credentialed events with government officials or senior officials requiring special

Collaborate on planning and executing GCI's major annual flagship event, as well as large-scale summits bringing together portfolio founders, operators, policymakers, and global leaders.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
If you're excited about building exceptional experiences and learning from a world-class team, we'd love to hear from you!

General Catalyst is a global investment and transformation company that partners with the world's most ambitious entrepreneurs to drive resilience and applied AI.
We support founders with a long-term view who challenge the status quo, partnering with them from seed to growth stage and beyond.
The General Catalyst Institute (GCI) is GC's policy and public affairs arm, bridging the worlds of venture capital and government to promote national and global resilience through transformative technologies.
GCI partners with policymakers, entrepreneurs, and global leaders to shape policy across AI, defense and industrials, energy, fintech, and healthcare - amplifying the voices of GC's 900+ portfolio companies in the policy conversations that matter most.
With offices in San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Berlin, Bangalore, and London, we have supported the growth of 800+ businesses, including Airbnb, Anduril, Applied Intuition, Commure, Glean, Guild, Gusto, Helsing, Hubspot, Kayak, Livongo, Mistral, Ramp, Samsara, Snap, Stripe, Sword, and Zepto.
We are committed to diversifying our industry in terms of both investors and the founders we back.

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