Senior Event Planner

The overall purpose of this position is to provide a Best-in-Class quality of service to all clients supported by IEEE MCE’s event management services team MCE-EMS through professional timely communication and meeting and event management. This position serves as subject matter expert on all aspects of event, meeting, and conference planning, and on IEEE policy and procedures as they apply to conferences, events, and the corporate meetings of the organization. • Venue/supplier financial management, including credit filing, and billing reconciliation • Manage multiple events simultaneously and accommodate the individual needs of committees, volunteers, IEEE professional core and other attendees as requested • Support and facilitate Community Building efforts for assigned events • Management, organization and execution of all logistical aspects of exhibits management (prospectus development, booth assignment, vendor management, etc.) • Accomplished industry professional with excellent knowledge and thorough comprehension of event location analysis, logistics, and management of events from conception to completion • Advanced negotiation and contracting skills - ability to understand and interpret financial data • Demonstrated strategic thinking related to assigned events for securing future business opportunities • Account/Portfolio Management experience preferred • Association event planning experience preferred, but not required • Exhibit management experience preferred but not required • Proven track record of managing large scale events, with attendance over 2,000 and multiple tracks occurring on a daily basis • Experienced and adept in hotel/conference center policies, operations and procedures including knowledge of banquet service etiquette, menu-planning and wine-selection principles • Exceptional project and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and oversee multiple events concurrently – skilled in multitasking • Excellent listening, organizational, planning and time management skills • Dedication to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment • Flexibility and the ability to adapt to change in a dynamic environment • Must be committed to working both independently and as a team player • Ability to relate well with others, build relationships and constructively interact with a variety of employees, volunteers and vendors • Must be able to work well under pressure, be extremely organized, maintain workload balance, set priorities in a deadline-driven environment and represent the IEEE in a professional manner • Moderate to heavy travel schedule domestic and international • Ability to work extended hours and weekends to meet event needs Job: Meeting & Event Management