Event Planner

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Client Overview:

Our client is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming, inspiring and saving lives in the 70 countries around the world. Their team is now looking for an Event Planner.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$24/hr – $26/hr

Position Overview:

The Event Planner plans, coordinates, and executes a variety of fundraising and engagement events to support the mission, vision, and core values. The role manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives.

Responsibilities of the Event Planner:

• Autonomously manages, plans and executes a portfolio of events assigned by the Director, Event Services ensuring each event aligns with organizational goals and priorities.
• Collaborate with the lead staff person, Marketing team and Events team to create comprehensive strategy for all assigned events, demonstrating strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Prepare and manage event budgets for approval ensuring meticulous budget management and adherence to approved financial plans.
• Conduct thorough research and provide expert recommendations for event logistics, including, but not limited to, speaker selection, venue, food and beverage, event set-up, décor, entertainment, audio visual, virtual event production requirements and more.
• Perform post-event analysis to measure success, gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.
• Lead vendor contract negotiations in partnership with the Director, Event Services, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Oversee vendor performance, ensuring high standards and alignment with event objectives, and address any discrepancies or issues promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate air travel, ground transportation, hotel arrangements, meals and onsite requirements for speakers, ensuring a seamless and professional experience.

Required Experience/Skills for the Event Planner:

• Three (3) or more years of experience with fundraising events and event management or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience and skills required.
• Strong knowledge of basic office computing, including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), Zoom and basic database skills required.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Event Planner:

• Comes from non-profit background.

Education Requirements:

• Associates degree required (bachelor’s degree preferred).

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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