Event Planner Intermediate

Position: Corporate Event Planner (Contract to Hire) Part Time Location: 480 Pierce St 1 Birmingham Michigan 48009-6019Type: 100% ONSITE : Mon - Fri (Requires some flexibility) - 30 HOURS WORK WEEKExperience: Intermediate (3-6 years) of Corporate Event Planning/Hospitality experience needed. Bachelor's Degree needed Interview process: 3 rounds of Interview Hourly Pay: $26 per hour Job Description: Ability to plan events that can range from 10 to 500 people with various degrees of complexity.Monitor/manage the project including creation of project plans and budgets prepare manage reconcile.Ability to lead team working on an event and direct many facets at one time.Collaborate and interact effectively with Firms senior management middle management and customers.Provide strategic input and recommendations to business group on event development.Maintain partnering relationships with internal business partners such as Food Services Conference -Services Audio Visual Security and... Facilities.Manage all aspects of events including but not limited to: internal consulting concept proposal development site selection via RFP process vendor negotiation contract administration including controlling risks associated with attrition and cancellation hotel management air/ground travel total logistics coordination menus setup decor audio visual creative writing for invitation input on graphic design and website development printing registration management coordination of speakers giveaways entertainment activities and travel staff. This role will assist with the daily operations of the Client Center. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Manage front desk providing exclusive and memorable service to clientele attending meetingsOversee meeting room reservations via the firms event booking system Event Management System EMSLiaise with internal and external partners such as catering security audio visual team events team and facility teamsOrganize and execute meetings and evening receptionsSolicit feedback and assist in surveying client experienceAdministrative tasks such as: invoice processing scheduling maintenance service and ordering kitchen/ banquet/ office suppliesFlexibility to work early mornings or late evenings as neededDevelop and strengthen relationships with frequent users establishing a personal brand of high-level onsite service