About the Opportunity
We are partnered with a leading law firm in Midtown Manhattan that is actively seeking an Events Specialist to join their team! The ideal candidate will have previous experience planning and managing live and virtual corporate events, working with venues, managing tight deadlines and budgeting. This is an excellent contract opportunity for an experienced Event Planner that works well in a fast-paced environment.
The base pay for this position is $35 to $40 per hour. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Independently manage live and virtual events. Liaise with multiple teams within the Client Development Department to seamlessly produce a cohesive event that targets the stakeholders’ goals
- Event production to include, site research and selection, contract negotiation, run-of-show production, branding, audio visual set-up, registration management, vendor selection, follow-up materials, post-event data management and attendee analysis
- Build and distribute invitations, mailers, and calendar appointments
- Maintain and monitor event registrations and create and distribute registration and attendance reports (using our CRM database)
- Develop and maintain working relationships with industry venues, event contacts and vendors
- Maintain database of new event venues to use as an on-going resource when planning various live events. Provide venue suggestions to stakeholders as requested
- Use project management skills and tools, such as timelines, budget worksheets, agendas and event schedules, to define and communicate meeting parameters and ensure that defined policies and procedures are implemented to ensure flawless execution.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications or Business preferred
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in event planning
