Client Event Planner

About the position GBSI is seeking an Information Technology (IT) professional for the role of Client Event Planner in Huntsville, AL to work as part of a team on the design, development, and implementation of client events including in-person and virtual workshops, conferences, and meetings. Responsibilities • Plans and organizes live and virtual meetings and events , • Implements an event strategy to achieve financial, operational, and outreach objectives , • Gathers meeting or event requirements and researches and recommends adequate channels or venues , • Coordinates meeting logistics, including attendee registration, transportation, accommodations, meals, and technology , • Conducts rehearsals and system checks of all equipment and connectivity , • Maintains relationships with vendors for event support services , • Coordinates budgets and ensures that events stay within cost projections , • Contributes moderately complex aspects of a project in a team environment Nice-to-haves undefined