Junior Engagements SETA #762

Role: COMPASS Junior 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