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Event Planner Specialist

Full TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1973H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Minnesota

Posted

29 days ago

Salary

$80K - $94K / year

Associate Degree3 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

• Plan, design and produce events while managing all project delivery elements within time limits. • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to identify their needs and to ensure satisfaction. • Conduct market research, gather information and negotiate contracts to maximize budgets. • Propose ideas to improve provided services and event quality. • Organize and manage all event details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material, etc. • Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health and safety obligations. • Specify staff requirements and coordinate their activities. • Manage event budget and task list, ensuring event is completed within budget and on-time. • Coordinate with communications to promote and publicize event when appropriate. • Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on the event day. • Coordinate with Manager to Conduct pre- and post – event evaluations and report on outcomes. • Research market, identify event opportunities and generate interest. • Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Job Requirements

  • Associate degree in Event Management, related field preferred or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of three (3) to four (4) years of experience with planning and managing corporate events.
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to influence and sell event strategies.
  • Create and maintain productive working partnerships.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
  • Ability to travel to events and meetings.
  • MS Office proficiency.
  • Superior customer service experience.
  • Exceptional project management skillsets.
  • Ability to work across cross-functional teams and coordinating complex projects.
  • Strong reporting and follow-up skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
  • Ability to innovate and problem-solve on the fly.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • PTO
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • retirement savings
  • disability insurance
  • life insurance

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