Event Consultant

Our client is seeking an Event Consultant for a contract position located in Springfield Ma or Boston Ma. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Management of MassMutual 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, 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. The Ideal Qualifications Project management/program management skills Business communications experience Advanced experience with AirTable and CVENT Continuous improvement mindset with a commitment to introducing new and innovative ideas Ability to think and adapt quickly to a fast-moving range of issues while remaining calm under pressure Availability to work nights and weekends as needed for event execution Willing and able to travel to various meetings and events throughout the year in various US locations (approximately 15-20 meetings and events) Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Management of MassMutual 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, 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. The Ideal Qualifications Project management/program management skills Business communications experience Advanced experience with AirTable and CVENT Continuous improvement mindset with a commitment to introducing new and innovative ideas Ability to think and adapt quickly to a fast-moving range of issues while remaining calm under pressure Availability to work nights and weekends as needed for event execution Willing and able to travel to various meetings and events throughout the year in various US locations (approximately 15-20 meetings and events)