Meeting & Event Planning Coordinator

About the position

The Marketing & Event Planning Coordinator supports a variety of marketing initiatives including primarily event coordination and all collateral used in the execution of events including digital content in order to contribute to the successful promotion of the D.A. Davidson Companies brand. This role will report directly to Director of Marketing and will have a unique opportunity to collaborate among multiple business units thus having a window into the workings and opportunities within a diversified and dynamic financial services firm.

Responsibilities

Event planning including sourcing and inspecting venues to drive selection decisions; work with vendors to get bids and determine best fits for the budget and goals of the event; negotiate and manage vendor contracts; coordinate event logistics, food, travel, lodging, meeting equipment and materials; manage attendance records; provide on-site problem solving and troubleshooting during eventsResponsible for web-related meeting needs, including registration site creation and managementProactively engage with meeting attendees to ascertain and address their specific needs and requirements both leading up to and during events; develop methodology and processes to ensure outreach is organized, comprehensive, and effectivePerform other duties as assignedRequirements

Bachelor’s degree, concentration in Hospitality, tourism or travel managementExperience in Corporate Event planningAbility to work with a high degree of flexibility and adaptabilityExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated ability to think creatively and provide solid rational for recommendationsStrong organizational skills and detail-oriented mindsetAbility to work with tight deadlines, while delivering good quality content and maintaining a high degree of follow-throughStrong time management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneouslySelf-motivated, proactive, and capable of working in a fast-paced, team environment as well as independentlyAbility to travel as requiredBenefits

Medical, Dental and VisionCompany 401(k)and ESOP contributionGenerous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leavePaid holidaysProfessional Development OpportunitiesTuition Reimbursement (\$15,000 lifetime cap)Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles.Charitable gift-matching programDavidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.