Senior Event Planner

Description

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The Senior Event Planner will be responsible for in-person and virtual events, from concept through completion for a large global law firm. An ideal candidate is passionate, creative, and detail-oriented. This role demands an expert in all aspects of events, meetings, and conference planning, including budget management, venue scouting, equipment logistics, room setup, and day of management and assistance.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of event planning while staying on budget and meet strict guidelines

• Build and nurture relationships with vendors, venues, and other industry contacts while implementing the creative and logistical aspects of all events

• Work with internal staff, clients, and vendors to coordinate and establish the requirements for an event

• Liaise with senior executives and industry leaders throughout the planning process

• Coordinate visit sites and lead pre-event meetings to help event coordinators make decisions about event design

• Plan and facilitate logistics for all events, including contract negotiations, guest lists, venue preparation, presentation materials, catering, entertainment, transportation, equipment, and decor

• Oversee client experiences from conception through post-event review; manage on-site preparations, production, and event breakdown; and ensure consistent, high-level service throughout all phases

• Build and maintain a comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors, and venues

• Provide day of assistance and management for all in-person and virtual events

• Manage virtual events/webinars from end-to-end (i.e. stakeholder-intake, tech runs, event follow up)

Qualifications & Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a law firm environment

• Technically 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

• Clearly and effectively communicate with varying levels of people within the organization

• Work productively and cooperatively with other employees

• Lead a team of event coordinators through mentorship and support

• Ability to lift or move 40 lbs. or greater

• Ability to grasp, lift or carry packages on a standard wheeled cart with a load capacity of 75 lbs.

• Ability to walk, bend, kneel, stand or sit for an extended period of time

The Compensation range for this role is 66,164 to 82,175 USD per year and may be eligible for an annual bonus. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's location, skills, experience and qualifications.

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