Event Planner/Coordinator
- Pay Rate: $30-$33/hour on W2
- Contract Length: 1 month
- Work Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with exceptions of potential events after hours
- Training Schedule: Will train in a week's time
- Location: San Francisco, CA 94105 (Onsite)
Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.
Overview
- The Event Coordinator will work closely with the Senior Event Planner to efficiently support the coordination and completion of in-person and virtual events for a large global law firm.
- An ideal candidate is passionate, detail-oriented, possesses exceptional organizational skills, and thrives in a collaborative environment with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Supports all aspects of event planning from venue scouting, equipment logistics, room setup, and day of management and assistance.
- Nurture relationships with vendors, venues, and other industry contacts while supporting all logistical aspects of all event planning & coordination.
- Work with internal staff, clients, and vendors to coordinate and establish the requirements for an event.
- Support in planning and facilitating logistics for all events, including preparing guest lists, venue preparation, presentation materials, catering, entertainment, transportation, equipment, and décor.
- Support on-site preparations, production, and event breakdown; and ensure consistent, high-level service throughout all phases of event coordination.
- Manage virtual events/webinars from end-to-end (i.e. stakeholder-intake, tech runs, event follow up)
Top 3 Required Skills:
- Event planning from venue scouting, equipment logistics, room setup, and day of management and assistance.
- Planning and facilitating logistics for all events, including preparing guest lists, venue preparation, presentation materials, catering, entertainment, transportation, equipment, and décor.
- Support on-site preparations, production, and event breakdown and ensure consistent, high-level service throughout all phases of event coordination.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a law firm environment.
- Technologically adept.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple aspects of an event.
- Maintain confidential information.
- Ability to excel under pressure and provide quality work product.
- Work productively and cooperatively with other employees.
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