Event Planner

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Job Overview
As an Event Planner, you will be responsible for coordinating and executing a variety of events such as hosting job fairs, ensuring they run smoothly and meet sponsors' expectations. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Duties:
- Plan and organize events from start to finish, including career fairs, weddings, corporate meetings, fundraisers, and social gatherings
- Coordinate with vendors, such as caterers, florists, and venues, to ensure all event details are in place
- Create event timelines and schedules to ensure everything runs on time
- Manage event budgets and ensure all expenses stay within the allocated budget
- Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences
- Oversee guest services during events to ensure a positive experience for attendees

Skills:
- Proficiency in event marketing and promotion strategies
- Experience in banquet or hospitality management
- Ability to negotiate contracts with vendors, sponsors, and suppliers
- Excellent communication skills to interact with clients and vendors effectively
- Strong budgeting skills to manage event finances efficiently
- Exceptional organizational abilities to coordinate multiple aspects of an event seamlessly
- Knowledge of fundraising strategies for charity events or non-profit organizations

This position offers the opportunity to showcase your creativity, organizational skills, and attention to detail while creating memorable experiences for clients.

Requirements:

• Undergo a background check with no felonies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Negotiating contracts with clients and service providers
• The ability to multitask efficiently
• Creative thinking and problem solving
• Identifying and solving problems for clients
• Selecting the best price for products and services
• Advanced written and oral communications skills
• Degree in hospitality, communications, public relations, Certified Meeting Professional credential from the Events Industry Council, or Certified Government Meeting Professional designation from The Society of Government Meeting Professionals, preferred but not required.

Location:

• Virtual

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Internship

Pay: $2,100.00 - $4,200.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check?

Experience:

• Events management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $2,100 - $4,200