Responsibilities:
• Assist the Project Manager to coordinate the setup and production on site, liaise
• Work closely with internal and external event planning committees and client groups to define event goals, objectives and specific implementation plans that promote the organizations brand.
• Manage client relationships pre-event, during and post-event.
• Source venues, recommend and engage catering, acquire supporting technology and coordinate development of materials to execute a quality of event.
• Oversee procurement purchasing and client service needs with regard to catering, audiovisual, security and rental needs for events.
• Supervise, direct and coordinate the activities of personnel, subcontractors and vendors as required to successfully execute all aspects of the event on the scheduled delivery day.
• Troubleshoot and smooth issues relating to the successful execution of the event program.
• Other ad-hoc duties assigned.
Requirements:
• Able to manage multiple projects, events and priorities simultaneously
• Creative and able to think out-of-the-box
• Independent and able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to think on your feet and exercise good judgment
• Perform well under stress
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be willing to work overtime during the run-up to events