Job Summary The Event Coordinator position reports to our Productions Manager while working in tandem with another Event Coordinator. Working directly with the Company's Project Managers, this position requires a task-focused, detail-oriented individual that can support many administrative functions. The ideal candidate is outgoing, energetic, and willing to take initiative.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate all aspects of programs – from pre-production to reconciliation: · Book or select crew flights (in-house, travel agency, meeting planners) · Complete crew registrations through meeting planners (if required) · Secure hotel reservations · Secure ground transportation, shuttles and car rentals · Pre-production billing, including per diem, deposits for equipment, labor, scenic · Coordinate onsite equipment rentals – areal lifts, forklifts, carts, copiers, printers, etc. · Create and send crew letters, communication regarding dress code, call times, invoicing and travel information · Hotel requirements – complete outside vendor agreements, secure certificates of insurance and flame retardant certificates (if needed) · Secure and coordinate overnight security (when needed) · Coordinate and track shipping to and from the venue (from office and from vendor) · Prepare and submit customs paperwork and work Visa applications · Create show books and files for PMs (as needed) · Yearly update for insurance certificates for vendors, clients, venues and production partners · Shred bin collection
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
3 - 5 years of event planning, hospitality, or AV industry experience
Moderate to high proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Experience with ASANA a plus
Outgoing, energetic personality
Ability to take the initiative on projects
Good organization skills and an eye for detail
Reliable with excellent time management
Typical working hours are Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 with occasional Saturday and Sunday requirements. Travel is limited to 0-15% of the time based on business requirements. This position is not remote and requires in-person office setting.
**It should be noted, this position does not involve any meeting and/or event planning. The position supports Project Managers who are working with a meeting planning company or a client directly.**
Numbers & Facts
Location
Woodridge, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Audiovisualunmatched
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Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Digital Certificatesunmatched
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Event Managementunmatched
Forkliftunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Hotel Reservationunmatched
Insurance Documentationunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Plan Meetingsunmatched
Printersunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Visa Applicationsunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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