Oversee the planning and execution of five to eight events in a calendar year
Uphold the company’s mission and vision with every event
Own every aspect of an event, from venue choice to success metrics
Keep budgets and timelines under control at all times
Develop an actionable plan for fundraising and managing monthly cash flow
Comply with all national and local regulations
Responsibilities
Develop a complete understanding of the requirements for every event
Research vendors and make selections based on their creativity, quality, and cost
Book venues, schedule guests, draft and finalize contracts
Develop content for event materials and work with graphic designer to produce
Hire personnel as needed across all functions of an event (ex: registration, setup, catering, audio/visual)
Handle day-to-day administration of events and programs, including order placements, vendor monitoring, travel planning, attendee participation, registration counts, RSVP tracking, and issues resolution
Required skills and qualifications
Experience in event planning or event coordination in a corporate environment
Proven track record of creative, successful events
Experience working with colleagues in graphic design, sales, marketing, and communications
Excellent organizational, communication, negotiating and multitasking skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a customer-service mindset
Preferred skills and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in hospitality management or public relations
Established relationships with vendors
Experience in managing budgets and tracking expenses
Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint, Acrobat and Excel