What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Event Planner position at Apex Systems?
Client : Sister Company to Fortune 100 Tech Client
Title : Event Planner
Location : Redwood City, CA - Hybrid 3 days / week travel
Contract Duration : Through EOY - Potential push to 1 / 31
Years of Experience Required : 5 years of Corporate Event Planning (Events for external partners and clients)
Job Description :
The Meetings Team at our Client's plays a crucial role in fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing within and across the scientific communities that our client funds and supports. Through strategic planning and execution of meetings, workshops, and hackathons, we help the our Client Science and Technology Teams to advance biomedical research and innovation.
At our client's, they recognize that the challenges in biomedical science are complex, and solving them requires different kinds of expertise and productive communication across disciplines. By curating impactful convenings, we bring together leading minds from various fields to accelerate discovery and drive meaningful scientific progress.
- As an Event Planner, you will work closely with the Senior Director of Events & Engagement, fellow Event Planners, and broader client teams to plan and execute high-quality scientific convenings.
- Your role will involve coordinating logistics, managing participant communication, overseeing travel arrangements, and ensuring seamless event execution. A strong interest in science and research is highly preferred for this position.
- Requiring at least three days on-site per week, with increased on-site presence during event weeks - The position may also involve up to 50% travel and occasional work on evenings and weekends.
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