Events Planner

Posting Description ; establish timelines and deadlines; respond to and resolve questions and problems; identify, interview, select, and negotiate with vendors; create invitations and marketing materials and handle PR activities; evaluate event staffing needs and train and direct volunteers; develop events budgets for review and approval by events sponsors; independently track and reconcile event/programming expenses consistent with the budget; develop and maintain databases to generate reports, including registration and budgets; evaluate events and recommend and implement changes and enhancements based on feedback; participate in monthly student support team meetings and pursue follow up activities as necessary; draft, format, fact-check, and proofread correspondence and other content; and perform additional duties as assigned. Job Requirements REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of experience in events planning or project/program management; ability to work independently and as part of a team and to communicate effectively--both in writing and orally--with diverse audiences; excellent organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to give constructive direction; meticulous attention to detail; and facility with event and project management software and interest in trying new tools. Job #24800-6