Event Planner

About This Role

Planning and delivering engaging events from the first client conversation through final follow-up is the core of this role. You will coordinate venues, vendors, schedules, catering, and event marketing while keeping budgets and project details on track, bringing clients' goals to life and creating welcoming experiences for guests.

Responsibilities

• Lead event planning and event management, coordinating timelines, logistics, vendors, and on-site execution
• Manage event budgets, negotiate contracts, and identify appropriate upselling opportunities
• Communicate with clients and internal teams; provide responsive customer service and guest services throughout each event
• Support event marketing and fundraising activities, and track client details using a customer relationship management (CRM) system
• Use event management software and Microsoft Office to organize plans, monitor progress, and share updates

Requirements

• Experience in event planning, project management, budgeting, and time management; strong organizational, communication, and client communication skills
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office, event management software, and CRM systems
• Knowledge of hospitality, negotiation, customer service, and marketing

Nice to have:

• Hospitality industry experience, including events management, banquet, catering, restaurant, or hotel experience
• Team leadership experience
• Familiarity with upselling and fundraising

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance