Event Planner

Our Client is looking for an Event Planner to join their company in Maplewood, NJ. Our client is one of the biggest transportation agencies serving northern NJ.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$20/hr – $27/hr DOE

Position Overview:

As an Event Planner you will be a vital member of the team. As an Event Planner, you will work closely with the Operations team, candidates, and vendors.

Responsibilities of the Event Planner:

• Assist the department with developing, planning, and implementing special events
• Plan events to highlight the company’s projects, activities, and milestones
• Provide technical support for special events
• Assist with developing and executing employee meetings, public hearings, and conferences
• Complete special projects including research, composition of correspondence, and creation of reports
• Source venues, catering, acquirer technology, and coordinate materials needed for the events
• Ensure back-up systems and back-up plans are in place for each meeting in case there is a technology failure, including drafting and distributing back-up plans prior to each public meeting

Qualifications of the Event Planner:

• Experience handling confidential information is preferred
• 3 or more years of professional experience
• Strong administrative background
• Must be flexible to accommodate work requirements including early mornings and late evenings
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and calendar management

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is required

Benefits:

• 401K
• Healthcare packages available