Events Planner

Directs logistics, including registration and attendee tracking, presentation and materials support, and pre- and post-event evaluations. Event sponsorship awareness and experience (mainly executing on sponsorship opportunities like booth space, branding, etc.).

JOB TITLE: Events Planner
LOCATION: Remote
PAY RANGE: $32/hr.
DURATION: 6 Months

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and execute events that support the goals of the enterprise. Ensure successful execution of events from start to post-event evaluations.
• Plans and executes events, such as marketing and sales conferences, trade shows, and customer-related events
• Directs logistics, including registration and attendee tracking, presentation and materials support, and pre- and post-event evaluations
• Procures vendor services
• Works with facility, exhibit set-up, equipment, and catering requirements
• Provides on-site event support
• Researches potential event locations and evaluates alternatives
• Prepares and tracks budgets, provides periodic progress reports for each event project
• Conducts post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved upon
• Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typically has the following skills or abilities:
• 2+ years in an event planner-oriented position
• Keen attention to detail and follow up / follow through are a must for this position
• Proficiency in Excel, PPT, Microsoft Office
• Experience in budgeting and planning
• Experience managing all phases of multiple projects simultaneously, and adjusting to continuously changing responsibilities and priorities
• Excellent communications skills
• Must be available to travel as needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strategic event planning, logistics, execution
• Experience working with associations and event groups is a plus
• Experience working with vendors and third-party event groups for event execution (booth builds, labor, etc.)
• Healthcare or optical industry is a plus
• Event sponsorship awareness and experience (mainly executing on sponsorship opportunities like booth space, branding, etc.)
• Software/Tools: Asana, Microsoft suite, SharePoint
• Stellar organizational skills, expense tracking, event processes, etc.
• Collaborative and able to confidently lead calls with key contacts and give updates and direction

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor s degree in marketing, hospitality, or related field or equivalent experience
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BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

IND123BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.