Capital One
Principal Coordinator- Event Operations Team
$57K–$71K
McLean, VA +1 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Aug 20, 2026
- Location
- McLean, VA
Richmond, VA - Experience
- At least 1 year in corporate event planning or project management and at least 1 year in Microsoft Office or Google Suite; preferred: at least 2 years in each area.
- Education
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification.
- Visa sponsorship
- Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
About the job
Plans and executes virtual and on-campus university recruiting events, coordinating logistics with university events leads and recruiters to deliver a strong candidate experience.
What you'll do
- Plan, execute, and coordinate logistics for university events.
- Work with university events leads and recruiters to create a cohesive candidate experience.
- Support in-person events, with travel of up to 25–50% during peak season.
What they ask for
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification.
- At least 1 year of experience in corporate event planning or project management.
- At least 1 year of experience in Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
- Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize high volumes of work in ambiguous contexts.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s Degree or military experience.
- Experience in an agile environment.
Pay
$62,500 - $71,300 USD base salary (McLean, VA); $56,800 - $64,800 USD base salary (Richmond, VA)
Tools
Microsoft Office, Google Suite
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