Event Planner

The individual will be highly organized, efficient and creative with ability to multi-task. The ideal candidate is passionate, creative and detail-oriented, and must be able to problem-solve quickly and while under pressure. • Lead and contribute to the coordination of all aspects of conferences, meetings and events (pre-planning, onsite execution including staff management and post event wrap up) • Perform site searches, provide recommendations, and negotiate hotel and/or convention center contracts • Perform searches, recommendations and negotiate contracts for virtual platforms to support virtual events and livestreams of in-person events • Stay current, and often ahead of the curve, on event planning, design, and production trends, proactively identifying and solving operational challenges • Produce event specifications and manage vendors for all aspects of events (F&B, AV, GSC, temps, photography, transportation, security, registration, etc.) • Bachelor’s degree • 5+ years of professional meeting and event planning experience • Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment • Excellent communication skills – oral and written • Ability to work under pressure and make split-second decisions in changing environments • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks conforming to shifting priorities, demands and timelines • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously • Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including management, clients, other departments and vendors • Ability to work directly with clients in a responsible, appropriate and service-oriented way • Must possess a professional demeanor and have the ability to maintain confidentiality • Adept at conducting research into project-related issues • A high degree of responsibility and initiative • Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel • Demonstrated experience in event planning and execution, contract negotiation, exhibit & tradeshow coordination, sponsorship fulfillment, and project management • Proficiency with Cvent or similar platform for event management • Experience utilizing AV solutions • Current Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification or must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification • Hotel event management experience