Event Planner I

Primary Talent Partners has a 6 month contract opening for an Event Planner I to join a national information services company for a hybrid position operating out of Irvine, TX. 

Pay: $24.00/hr - $26.00/hr
Contract: 6 months
Type: W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment.
Hybrid: 1 day in office per week
Travel: 30% travel will be required for this role. Travel dates are TBD; currently estimating to travel twice in June (likely June 3-4 and June 17-18) , and 2-3 times in the fall (dates unknown).

Responsibilities:

• Manage the operational delivery of virtual meetings from start to finish including; registration set-up and management, coordination with internal stakeholders on delivery specifications, and day-of execution.
• Responsible for all aspects of in-person logistical conference planning, including, but not limited to, meeting space, catering, A/V, special event activities, vendor management, on-site execution and financial closeout.
• Train program partners on conference technology, conferences processes and resources (registration and delivery technologies, registration protocols and online resources).
• Identify and create new ways to engage with our audiences virtually using feedback on previous conferences/meetings to continue to enhance the customer experience.
• Seek and determine new operational efficiencies to drive further scale across a large volume of virtual and in-person meetings.
• Perform special projects to further meeting/conference product and workflow.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree is required
• Minimum 2 years relevant event experience -- Must have 2 years of Virtual Event experience in Job History
• Results-oriented drive and a solid work ethic
• Solid computer and analytical skills: proficiency Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Outlook, Word and Excel) and virtual conference delivery platforms (Webex and Zoom) preferred
• Proven experience working and communicating with senior executives
• Project management experience on detailed programs with multiple variables and dependencies
• 30% Domestic Travel Required
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills especially with senior level professionals, cross-functionally and with vendor partners
• Creative, innovative and strategic thinker with a strong attention to detail
• Motivated team player with desire to learn and grow
• Excellent written/oral communication and presentations skills
• Effective problem solving, time management and organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to adapt, implement and manage change and strive for continuous improvement
• Ability to work well in ambiguous situations with little information or direction across multiple region

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com

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