Event Coordinator/ Administrative Assistant

Burnett Specialists

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • $19.56 Per Hour
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Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Audiovisualunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Business Administrationunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Catering Servicesunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Conference Managementunmatched
  • Conferencesunmatched
  • Contract Managementunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Earth Sciencesunmatched
  • Event Managementunmatched
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)unmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Hardware Virtualizationunmatched
  • Human Resourcesunmatched
  • Human Resources Analyticsunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Meeting Minutesunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Nonprofitunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Development/Managementunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Payment Processingunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Plan Meetingsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Professional Servicesunmatched
  • Project Planningunmatched
  • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Public Administrationunmatched
  • Relationship Managementunmatched
  • Sales Managementunmatched
  • Spatial Dataunmatched
  • Staff Requirementsunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
  • Volunteer Managementunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

Description


Event Coordinator / Administrative Assistant

(HR & Data Analytics & Research) - Temporary Contract
  • Position Type: Temporary/Contract (6 Months) – With a possibility of going direct/permanent
  • Location: Greenway Area, Houston, TX
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Pay Rate: $19.56/hour
  • Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site
  • Parking: Free/Validated Parking Provided
  • Pre-Employment Requirement: Drug Screen Required

 

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Event Coordinator / Administrative Assistant to support the Human Resources (HR) and Data Analytics & Research (DAR) departments. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, training sessions, employee engagement activities, and special events while also providing administrative support to departmental leadership.

 

The ideal candidate will serve as a key liaison between internal teams, external stakeholders, sponsors, exhibitors, vendors, volunteers, and attendees, ensuring successful event execution and a positive participant experience.

 

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Coordination
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences, training sessions, employee engagement activities, and special events.
  • Develop and manage event calendars, schedules, timelines, and project plans.
  • Coordinate event logistics, including venue arrangements, room setup, catering, audiovisual services, registration, transportation, and vendor management.
  • Oversee both in-person and virtual events to ensure seamless execution.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and organizational objectives.

Meeting & Administrative Support
  • Prepare meeting agendas, notices, correspondence, presentations, and event-related documentation.
  • Coordinate meeting invitations, mailings, and participant communications.
  • Attend meetings and events to record and distribute meeting minutes.
  • Provide administrative support to department leadership, including special projects and day-to-day operational support.
  • Assist with front desk coverage and general office support as needed.

Program Development & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Develop event programs and agendas that align with departmental goals and objectives.
  • Coordinate speakers, presenters, sponsors, exhibitors, and event participants.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors, partners, sponsors, volunteers, attendees, and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Communications teams on event promotion, outreach efforts, marketing materials, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
  • Assist in identifying target audiences and outreach opportunities to maximize event participation.

Event Operations & Customer Service
  • Manage attendee registration and participant communications before, during, and after events.
  • Provide on-site event coordination, technical support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service to attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and stakeholders.
  • Coordinate volunteer assignments and event staffing needs as required.

Budget, Contracts & Reporting
  • Monitor and track event budgets, expenses, and financial documentation.
  • Coordinate vendor invoicing and payment processing.
  • Assist with contract administration, procurement activities, and vendor agreements.
  • Gather participant feedback and event performance metrics.
  • Prepare post-event evaluations, reports, recommendations, and supporting documentation.

 

Specialized Department Support

Data Analytics & Research (DAR)
  • Coordinate Geographic Data Workgroup meetings.
  • Assist with planning and execution of the annual Houston Area GIS Day & Expo.
  • Collaborate with GIS professionals, technical stakeholders, exhibitors, and community partners.

Human Resources (HR)
  • Plan and coordinate employee engagement programs and special events.
  • Organize agency-wide activities, including employee picnics, holiday celebrations, recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and other employee-focused events.

 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business Administration, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proven experience coordinating meetings, conferences, workshops, and special events.
  • Strong organizational, project management, and multitasking skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
  • Strong customer service and stakeholder relationship management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience coordinating events in a government, nonprofit, technical, or professional services environment.
  • Exposure to Human Resources, employee engagement, or organizational development initiatives.
  • Knowledge of GIS, geospatial data, geography, Earth sciences, or related fields.
  • Experience supporting GIS-related meetings, conferences, expos, or technical events.
  • Familiarity with event management systems, registration platforms, and virtual meeting technologies.

 

Work Environment
  • Primarily office-based with regular event coordination responsibilities.
  • Occasional travel within the Houston area.
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends in support of events and special projects.
  • Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with hands-on event execution.

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LocationHouston, TX

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