What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event/Conference Consultant 5 position at HonorVet Technologies?
Job Details
Title: Event/Conference Consultant 5
Duration: 3-6 months
Location: Boston, MA
In partnership with the team lead, you will provide a consistent planning approach across all events by consulting with internal lines of business to execute small to medium size meetings and events. You will be responsible for executing the stakeholder s vision within the budget parameters. Execution responsibilities will include sourcing, contracting, registration website management, leading meetings with internal stakeholders, maintaining the project plan, food and beverage management, development of event specification guides, communications with stakeholders, full on-site execution, and post event reconciliation. This role is a part of the Event and Conference Management Team.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Management of client business programs/meetings/events, which would include consulting with our business partners on their meeting requirements, leading project planning, managing the meeting budget, sourcing event venues, contract management, attend travel in conjunction with travel management vendor, registration website and mobile app development, food and beverage management, etc.
- Development of program specs and communications with vendors to clearly communicate execution needs of the event
- Schedule and lead planning meetings with stakeholders
- Clear follow up communications with event stakeholders ensuring awareness of project deadlines
- On-site execution of the event which would include leading pre-con meetings, vendor load in and set up, on-site registration management, staffing management, etc.
- Attendance of regular team collaboration with ECM Director, event stakeholders, vendors, and other ECM support team members.
The Minimum Qualifications
- At least 7 years' experience in meeting/event/conference planning
- Strong budgeting acumen
- Strong communication skills
- Experience supporting with executive leadership
- Tech-savvy and able to learn/adopt new technology tools and platforms quickly
- Organized and able to plan appropriate project timelines, work backward from deadlines, identify milestones and owners, and execute against a plan
- Advanced experience in PowerPoint
The Ideal Qualifications
- Project management/program management skills
- Business communications experience
- Advanced experience with AirTable OR CVENT
- Continuous improvement mindset with a commitment to introducing new and innovative ideas and communications approaches
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work with a variety of behavioral styles & levels of management
- Ability to think and adapt quickly to a fast-moving range of issues while remaining calm under pressure
- Ability to be proactive, anticipate and problem solve quickly
- Availability to work nights and weekends as needed for event execution
- Event agency experience a plus
