Events Administrative Assistant

Melville Management Corp
  • Atherton, CA
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Annual Event Planning & Dashboard Management

    • Maintain a forward-looking 12-month events dashboard capturing all projected events, based on recurring annual gatherings and upcoming one-off events.
    • Update dashboard as new events are identified; ensure team always has an accurate view of upcoming events.
    • Coordinate with the team to confirm dates, event purpose, size, themes, format, and any special considerations.
    • Manage and maintain events email accounts.
    • Ad hoc assistance with events as needed.

    Guest List Development and Invitation Workflow

    • Develop draft invitation lists out of Salesforce using criteria provided; identify gaps or proposed additions and review with principals for approval.
    • Draft event invitations (email, Paperless Post, physical mail) for review.
    • Execute invitation sends via mail merge, Paperless Post campaigns, or print workflows.
    • Maintain meticulous records of invitees, sends, and version control.

    RSVP Management & Guest Communications

    • Monitor and track RSVPs across platforms; manage all guest inquiries including logistics, accommodations, accessibility needs, and dietary restrictions.
    • Send confirmation emails, reminders, and event-day communications.
    • Capture new guest information uncovered during the RSVP process and enter/update records in Salesforce.

    Vendor & Logistics Coordination

    • Confirm that household teams have clear run-of-show documents, timelines, and expectations.

    Post-Event Follow-Up

    • Track event attendance in Salesforce, including guest notes, contributions, or gift information as relevant.
    • Draft post-event thank-you messages or follow-up communications for principal review and send once approved.
    • Conduct debrief conversations with principals to gather feedback and ensure learnings inform future events.

    Systems, Documentation & Event Manual

    • Create and continuously maintain an “Event Manual” detailing preferences, standards, and templates – such as name tag style, preferred Paperless Post features, seating formats, vendor preferences, and workflows—so events remain consistent and easily repeatable.
    • Improve and refine systems in Salesforce, shared drives, dashboards, and templates to streamline future events.
    • Assist Property Managers with uploading and maintaining event documentation in AirTable



    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
    • 3–5+ years of events, hospitality, or project management experience; private household or high-net-worth environment a plus.
    • Understanding of AI capabilities and a willingness to learn and implement new AI software highly preferred.
    • Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems preferred.
    • Highly proficient in Excel and comfortable manipulating data (filtering, creating formulas, etc.).
    • Outstanding communication skills—written, verbal, and guest-facing.
    • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects.
    • Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
    • Excels at managing multiple priorities and producing exceptional results under pressure and quick turnaround timelines.
    • Willingness to travel domestically for major events

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAtherton, CA

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Campaignsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systemsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Disability Accommodationsunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • High Net Worthunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Mail Processingunmatched
    • Multiplatform/Cross-Platformunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Property Managementunmatched
    • RSVP (Reservation Protocol)unmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
    • Salesforce.comunmatched
    • Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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