Event Planner
- Pay Rate: $35-$40/hour on W2
- Contract Length: 2 months with possible extension
- Location: Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
- Work Type: Hybrid – In-Office (3days) | Remote (2days)
- Work Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 30 minutes lunch
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
- As an Events Planner, you will manage, plan, and execute multiple, complex, and concurrent events to support the APN business in the USA.
- This includes producing and managing all aspects of high-quality events, utilizing
- digital environments and other technology platforms.
- You will need excellent stakeholder and project management skills to ensure the alignment of event logistics with clear, results-focused execution, and the ability to identify efficiencies and improvements to the events strategy.
- You will need to be able to travel up to 25% overnight in this role.
Responsibilities
- Planning and project-managing large, high-visibility tradeshows, customer events, internal conferences, and media events to create an exceptional experience that aligns with business and stakeholder expectations.
- Overseeing logistics for events, including event space, contracts, agenda planning, AV requirements, meeting room setups, equipment and labor, menu selection, speaker coordination, sponsorship management, decor, signage, collateral, graphics, transportation, and event reconciliation and reporting.
- Ensuring clear communication with stakeholders throughout the planning and execution phases to guarantee alignment and satisfaction.
- Developing and managing relationships with vendors to secure necessary services and products for successful event execution, ensuring quality and adherence to budget constraints.
- Traveling to and managing all aspects of events on-site, ensuring smooth execution of logistics and that the event meets established goals and objectives.
- Identifying industry trends and best practices to improve event efficiency, cost savings, and execution, while assisting team members with events as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or events or meeting planner certification, or equivalent experience in a related field.
- 4+ years of event management experience, preferably within a corporate, large venue, or event management capacity.
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills with a proven record of success in planning, managing, and executing multiple events simultaneously.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills at all levels, with the ability to succinctly convey updates and project plans.
- Experience managing mid- to large-size budgets, with advanced knowledge of contractual language pertaining to meetings and events, and significant experience negotiating with vendors.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Adaptability to situations and ever-changing demands, with a high level of organization to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- Experience with event registration systems and event mobile app platforms.
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