Meeting & Events Planner

As we move out of the current COVID-19 pandemic we are also starting to see a move to hybrid (onsite and remote participation) meetings and anticipate an eventual return to full in-person events in the near future.. Compensation: $63K-$68K, based on experience, with benefits Employment type: full-time General description The Meeting & Events Planner, under the direction of senior AMS management, handles the day-to-day aspects of planning and executing multiple meetings annually for non-profit technical organizations and other corporate clients. We continue to serve the needs of our clients through the virtual meeting experience and are starting to see the return of some local in-person meetings and some hybrid possibilities. This is a great opportunity if you love to travel, appreciate meeting new people, and are an extrovert looking to be challenged. Qualifications This is the position for you if you: ● Have a proven track record of providing excellent customer service to a wide range of clientele ● Have a minimum of 5 years of meeting planning experience ● Have expertise in site selection and venue selection processes ● Have effectively reviewed and negotiated contracts ● Have capably managed the meeting planning process from beginning to end, including post- meeting reconciliation and wrap up ● Have effectively overseen multiple hotel room blocks through the entire process: from setup to monitoring room block pick-ups against contract obligations, through resolution of any onsite rooming issues ● Have tracked and invoiced hotels for earned room commissions ● Know how to allocate meeting space to allow for maximum use benefit ● Have experience with F&B; ordering, onsite trend tracking, and reporting ● Have A/V knowledge, ordering and management experience ● Enjoy collaborating in a close-knit team environment ● Work well with people from a variety of countries and cultures ● Are a positive teammate who thrives in a busy, dynamic environment ● Pay attention to details and have an eye for accuracy ● Have the ability to learn and adapt to new technology solutions ● Have strong knowledge of MS Office, Google Drive, Dropbox, Zoom ● Have general knowledge of office procedures ● Have strong written, oral, and social communication skills ● Are good with numbers and reports ● Are able to work independently from remote locations ● Enjoy travel Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and be willing to show verification, in order to participate in in- person events.