Event Manager/Coordinator

Job Title: Event Manager/Coordinator Location: Chicago, IL 60606 (Hybrid - 2 days a week in office, Wednesday and a floater day) Duration: 2 years Contract Type: W2 only Pay Rate: $44.82/Hour The role involves registration management, onsite execution, sourcing internal and external vendors/suppliers, and venue research & negotiations/contracting. Must represent the organization with professionalism, courtesy, and integrity Role Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to): • Delivery of consistently great client experiences through expertly managed events and meetings • Execution for internal & external conferences and events of cross-border groups • Develop and manage event calendars and Cvent need • Provide guidance and advice to clients on proper event logistics & details, based on objectives • Manage executives and clients as they participate in client’s events and conferences • Manage and work with colleagues and client's FG employees through meetings, events, and conferences • Provide administrative and shared service support roles around online registration management, tracking office administration and onsite event support staff as requested • Assist in creating synergies between Canada and U.S. Event-Based Marketing Team • Responsible for ensuring that standards are applied to all conferences and events • Responsible for quality control of conferences and events Must-Have Skills: • Minimum 3 years work experience in event management/coordination • Candidate must be able to travel around the US can to Canada • Professional polish and ability to interact with senior executives and clients • Team player, motivated and committed, self-starter and quick learner, confident, assertive • Flexibility and ability to work in ambiguity and under pressure, as well as handle multiple projects simultaneously and resolve conflicts on site • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Possess ability to manage and establish relationships with a large volume of stakeholders (internal and external clients, vendors/suppliers, etc.)