And our hope is that you become the next page of our story in developing how our agency connects more people beyond what they thought was possible. Your Contributions • Full life-cycle planning and execution of multiple key events in a digital/virtual capacity, and in-person • Virtual event planning and project management including confirming appropriate virtual platform, creation of timelines, invitation process, thorough and regular communications to attendees, suppliers and stakeholders • Financial management, including: budget development and management, expense management and invoice processing, timely post-meeting reconciliation and final financial reporting • Sourcing, negotiating and managing site selections, contract management for venues and suppliers • Coordinate registration, transportation, hotel accommodations, entertainment, gift selection, audio/visual needs, webcasts, staging and speaker selection for all programs; strong focus on vendor management • Work with the team to ensure adherence to the client's standards of operation and policies; ensure compliance and risk guidelines are followed • Travel (when applicable, approximately 30-35% annually) for site inspections and on-site management of live events to ensure full coordination of logistics and on-site teams for in-person events • Post event wrap up including final attendees, budget reconciliation, observations, as well as client debriefs for year over year improvements • Co-plan with colleagues and the client on larger scale programs; strong team player • Share knowledge of best practices, new suppliers, services and venues • Deepen relations with existing clients and maximize on all opportunities to generate new business If you believe you would be an excellent fit for this role, please apply - we would love to see how you could fit at First. • 2 – 4 years' event management experience, preferably in a corporate financial environment • Bachelor's Degree required • Located within 90 minutes of an airport • Motivated, self-starter, ability to work independently and project plan; ability to think innovatively • Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; proven ability to work well under pressure to meet established deadlines • Virtual event experience preferred – Webex and Zoom experience a plus • Leadership/influencing/negotiation and decision-making skills • Resourceful individual with the ability to take direction and work independently; be proactive with ideas and creative solutions • Customer focus, approachable; ability to adjust to client needs and style and deepen relationships in support of their programs; adapt to ever changing demands and different client work styles • Strong client management skills • Strong oral and written communication skills • Ambitious, proactive and highly organized • Willing to travel to various locations for site-visits and on-site management of events • Experience working with large and complex databases preferred, Cvent experience preferred • Proficient with Microsoft Office • Knowledge of venues and suppliers in key US cities FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
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