Global Events Planning Google Meeting

Global Events Planning with Google Meeting

25. hour pay rate

Events Planning Logistics Consultant
- Global
- Must have Google Meeting

Job Title:
Manager, Events

Location:

Washington DC – must be local to apply

Employment type:

Contract – 6 month contract, needed ASAP.

Work arrangement:
HYBRID – 2 days onsite, 3 days remote

• Coordinate with the Director/Senior Director to develop and execute global event strategies
• Provide operational oversite and project management for departmental and organizational goals which includes creating and managing production timelines (work plans) and conducting planning meetings with clients and partners
• Manage finances of projects including creating and managing meeting budgets and financial reports and tracking
• Provide logistical management to include registration, housing, etc. preshow and onsite for events.
• Manage RFPs, selection, and contract negotiations for sites and vendors in several areas including: general services contractors, audio visual, catering, mobile apps, printers, shipping, and other vendors as required. Act as main point of contact for all vendors to ensure work is completed
• Coordinate with the marketing department to create, review, and send event marketing materials including emails, program books, ads, websites, and mobile apps
• Review and update standard operating procedures for department

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (required); may have an advanced degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ Years of demonstrated meeting/event planning experience.
• 3+ Years of demonstrated global meeting/event planning experience.
• Extensive knowledge of hospitality industry, specific to conference planning and execution. Excellent knowledge of industry best practices, procedures, and principles.
• Certification: CMP, CMM, CEM, or other Meeting Industry certifications preferred.
• Experience in an association environment is also a plus.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in the use of Asana, Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word, Smart Sheets, and Excel), Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and databases.
• Skills: Solid leadership, communication, and program management skills with the ability to successfully mobilize diverse resources and effectively manage complex projects simultaneously. Customer service focused, detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. Proficient in multi-tasking, organizing, managing, and tracking multiple projects on schedule. Support volunteer leaders with strategic planning for the organization.
• Possess critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate change champion attributes. Essential qualities include organizing, critical thinking, time management, strategic, collaborative, flexible, adaptable, and political approaches.
• Ability to work nights and weekends for successful execution of events. Ability to move about to accomplish tasks for many hours a day during events. Ability to lift 25 lbs. and work extended days during events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Approximately 25% travel.

Seniority level:
Associate

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:
Research Services & Events Services