AmeriLife

Event Planner Specialist

AmeriLife

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Minnesota • United States

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $94,000 per year

About the role

  • Plan, design and produce events while managing all project delivery elements within time limits.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to identify their needs and to ensure satisfaction.
  • Conduct market research, gather information and negotiate contracts to maximize budgets.
  • Propose ideas to improve provided services and event quality.
  • Organize and manage all event details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material, etc.
  • Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health and safety obligations.
  • Specify staff requirements and coordinate their activities.
  • Manage event budget and task list, ensuring event is completed within budget and on-time.
  • Coordinate with communications to promote and publicize event when appropriate.
  • Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on the event day.
  • Coordinate with Manager to Conduct pre- and post – event evaluations and report on outcomes.
  • Research market, identify event opportunities and generate interest.
  • Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in Event Management, related field preferred or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of three (3) to four (4) years of experience with planning and managing corporate events.
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to influence and sell event strategies.
  • Create and maintain productive working partnerships.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
  • Ability to travel to events and meetings.
  • MS Office proficiency.
  • Superior customer service experience.
  • Exceptional project management skillsets.
  • Ability to work across cross-functional teams and coordinating complex projects.
  • Strong reporting and follow-up skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
  • Ability to innovate and problem-solve on the fly.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
  • PTO
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • retirement savings
  • disability insurance
  • life insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
event planningproject managementmarket researchcontract negotiationbudget managementevent coordinationcomplianceproblem-solvingtime managementprioritization
Soft Skills
communicationinfluencecustomer servicepartnership buildingmulti-taskinginnovationtroubleshootingadaptabilityleadershipcollaboration
Certifications
Associate degree in Event Management