Event Coordinator

"Rate is one of the nation’s top retail mortgage lenders, delivering a seamless, tech-driven experience that helps customers reach their homeownership and financial goals. Founded in 2000 and based in Chicago, Rate is licensed in all 50 states and D.C. and has helped over 2 million homeowners with a wide range of loan products, competitive rates and personalized service. With 5,000 employees across 300 offices and 12 subsidiaries, Rate’s Loan Officers rank among the best in the country. From purchases and refinances to tapping into equity, Rate makes financing faster, simpler and less stressful. Our technology — including Same Day Mortgage, the Rate App, FlashClose℠, MyAccount and the Language Access Program — has earned recognition from HousingWire, Scotsman Guide, NerdWallet, the Chicago Tribune and Crain’s Chicago Business. Learn more at rate.com."

National Event Coordinator:

Compensation - $50-$55k annually

Location: Chicago (Hybrid 2-3 times a week North Chicago)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan/execute event details to ensure cohesive results for Rate’s image and brand identity at events
• Impeccable customer service – you’ll be interacting with hundreds of Loan Officers across the US to help execute their perfect event.
• Negotiate with venues, event organizers, contractors, and hotels on agenda and cost proposals until contract completion
• Organize leisure outings including offsite tours, group activities, dining and social experiences
• Direct the planning/execution of timelines and logistics for each event
• Creation of marketing materials and signage consistent with GRA image
• Create, maintain and execute event budget within the pre-approved expenditure allotments
• Manage multiple events at one time
• Creativity! How can this event be cooler, more fun or unique?
• Assist with onsite activation for large corporate events
• Patience and a positive attitude. Our company is rapidly growing so we have a constant influx of new Loan Officer’s; we want to make sure we are here to answer any questions, brainstorm cool event ideas and help them grow their business using our team.

Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or another related field required
• 1-2 years event planning/coordination
• Must be organized, detail-oriented and able to meet strict deadlines
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) -Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite is a plus

Rate is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason protected by law.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; critical care insurance; personal accidental insurance; commuter benefits; pet insurance; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program); and other supplemental benefits (e.g. legal planning assistance; identity theft protection; pet insurance; wellness resources).

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please click this link to learn more about our benefit offerings for Washington State: https://www.rate.com/careers/open-positions/disclosures