Event Planner - 240016 : KNW-A20

　　Description

　　Job Title: Event Planner

　　Job Summary: As an Event Planner at IEEE, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, planning, and executing a wide range of events, from conferences and committee meetings to social gatherings and internal functions. You will work closely with various stakeholders, including the internal Staff, Volunteer members, and external partners, to ensure that our events are well-coordinated, successful, and contribute to the overall success of IEEE.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Event Planning: Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to define event objectives, and requirements. Develop comprehensive event plans, including budgets, timelines, and logistics.

　　Venue Selection: Identify and secure suitable venues for events, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships to ensure the successful execution of events.

　　Program Support: Maintain event agendas, manage speakers or presenters, and provide guidance on event planning best practices.

　　Logistics Management: Oversee all aspects of event logistics, including registration, catering, audiovisual needs, transportation, and accommodations, to guarantee a seamless event experience.

　　Registration Management: Create and maintain registration sites, compose attendee communication, provide registration reporting, oversee deployment of event apps, manage room blocks, prepare for onsite attendee management.

　　Budget Management: Monitor and manage event budgets, track expenses, and provide regular financial reports to ensure events stay within budgetary constraints.

　　Post-Event Evaluation: Conduct post-event evaluations to measure the success of each event, gather insights, and identify areas for improvement.

　　Compliance: Ensure all events comply with relevant policies and guidelines, including safety, privacy, accessibility, sustainability, diversity & inclusion.

　　Special Projects and Initiatives: As assigned.

　　Qualifications

　　Skills & Other Requirements:

　　Bachelor's degree in Event Planning, Hospitality Management, or a related field (preferred).

　　Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation preferred but not required.

　　Proven experience as an event planner or coordinator, with a strong portfolio of successfully executed events.

　　Excellent project management skills, including the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

　　Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

　　Proficiency in event planning software and tools such as Cvent.

　　Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

　　Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.

　　Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality events.

　　Job : Meeting & Event Management

　　Primary Location : United States-New Jersey-Piscataway

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　　Schedule : Full-time

　　Job Type : Regular

　　Job Posting : Jan 18, 2024, 3:55:31 PM

　　Req ID: 240016