Event and Conference Manager
Event and Conference Manager
Planet Interactive
Greater Boston
See who Planet Interactive has hired for this role
JOB DESCRIPTION
Start Date: 05/20/2024
Pay Rate: up to $48/hour (DOE)
Duration: 7 months with possible extension
Location: Boston, MA OR Springfield, MA - Needed to go onsite to office for events/meetings
Our Fortune 500 Financial Services client has a HOT need for an Event Consultant with 7 years' experience in meeting/event/conference planning. MUST be local to Springfield to join the Events & Conference Management team for a 6 month HYBRID contract role starting in May 2024!
Event Consultant Responsibilities Include:
- Management of programs/meetings/events, which would include consulting with our business partners on their meeting requirements, leading project planning, managing the meeting budget, sourcing event venues, contract management, attend travel in conjunction with travel management vendor, registration website and mobile app development, food and beverage management, etc.
- Development of program specs and communications with vendors to clearly communicate execution needs of the event
- Schedule and lead planning meetings with stakeholders
- Clear follow up communications with event stakeholders ensuring awareness of project deadlines
- On-site execution of the event which would include leading pre-con meetings, vendor load in and set up, on-site registration management, staffing management, etc.
- Attendance of regular team collaboration with ECM Director, event stakeholders, vendors, and other ECM support team members
- Ordering of on-site event supplies as needed, including but not limited to, office supplies, name badges, and signage
- Project management of event registration websites and mobile app builds
- Proof registration websites and mobile apps to ensure details are correct before launches
- Have a team mentality, effectively collaborating with fellow team members areas across the enterprise.
- Demonstrate agility and flexibility to work on new areas or special projects as needed.
Event and Conference Manager Qualifications
- Advanced experience with AirTable and CVENT
- Enterprise or Fortune 500 Corporate Event experience
- Strong budgeting acumen
- Strong communication skills
- Experience supporting with executive leadership
- Organized and able to plan appropriate project timelines, work backward from deadlines, identify milestones and owners, and execute against a plan
- Event agency experience a plus
-
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Contract -
Job function
Project Management and Strategy/Planning -
Industries
Financial Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Planet Interactive by 2x
See who you knowGet notified about new Conference Manager jobs in Greater Boston.
Sign in to create job alertSimilar jobs
People also viewed
-
Event Manager
Event Manager
-
Events Manager
Events Manager
-
Corporate Event Planner/Meeting Planner
Corporate Event Planner/Meeting Planner
-
Manager, Event Management
Manager, Event Management
-
Senior Event Manager
Senior Event Manager
-
Event Manager
Event Manager
-
Assistant Event Manager
Assistant Event Manager
-
Event Manager
Event Manager
-
Event Manager
Event Manager
-
Senior Manager, Event Management
Senior Manager, Event Management
Looking for a job?
Visit the Career Advice Hub to see tips on interviewing and resume writing.
View Career Advice Hub