Objectives of this role Oversee the planning and execution of at least five 1,000-person events a year Uphold the company’s mission and vision with every event Own every aspect of an event, from venue choice to success metrics Keep budgets and timelines under control at all times Develop an actionable plan for fundraising and managing monthly cash flow Comply with all national and local regulations Responsibilities Develop a complete understanding of the requirements for every event Research vendors and make selections based on their creativity, quality, and cost Book venues, schedule guests, draft and finalize contracts, and lock down day-of logistics Develop content for event materials and work with graphic designer to produce Hire personnel as needed across all functions of an event (ex: registration, setup, catering, audio/visual) Handle day-to-day administration of events and programs, including order placements, BEO reviews, vendor monitoring, travel planning, restaurant reservations, attendee participation, registration counts, RSVP tracking, and issues resolution Required skills and qualifications Experience in event planning or event coordination in a corporate environment Proven track record of creative, successful events Experience working with colleagues in graphic design, sales, marketing, and communications Excellent organizational, communication, negotiating, and multitasking skills Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a customer-service mindset Preferred skills and qualifications Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in hospitality management or public relations Established relationships with vendors Experience in managing budgets and tracking expenses Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint, Acrobat, and Excel Proficiency with more than one language