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    Event Manager - Chicago, United States - Planet Interactive

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    Description

    Location:
    Remote

    Pay:
    Up to $38 to $40/hour DOE

    Benefits:
    Health, Dental, Vision and more

    Planet Interactive

    is looking for an

    Event Manager

    to join our well known lifestyle brand technology client on a 6-month contract. The role will be fully remote with a preference for TBD based candidates. This candidate should be comfortable to manage and deliver company-wide employee events of varying sizes and complexity.

    Leading a team of internal cross functional partners, vendor management, setting vision/direction, specifying success metrics, and working toward common goals.


    Event Manager Responsibilities:


    Work cross functionally with office leads, Site Managers, EABPs, culture clubs, and others to design and execute global events that work within the parameters of each unique office.

    Manage strict budgets and process POs.
    Review and negotiate vendor contracts.
    Manage organized tracking system to successfully oversee 10+ office logistics and capture metrics for management
    Knowledge of off-site event planning
    Comfort in booking and planning off-site venues for 300+ attendees
    Engaging remote/virtual employees within the programming

    Full production planning from employee registration, security and check in plan, event flow/agenda, floor plans, decor, design, vendor management, onsite management, load in, load out logistics, and more.

    Post event tracking of metrics (ex: % of office who signed up vs actually attended by tracking RSVPs)
    Fun, alternative ideas to brainstorm with the team for unique and memorable evenings


    Event Manager Skills:
    Interest in Design and Brand.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    Must have experience in managing strict budgets

    Ability to travel internationally and maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate multiple time zones, sometimes over the weekends and/or after hours.

    Hyper-focused on building personal relationships, inclusivity, advocating our brand, and curating belonging.
    Proven strength in cross-collaboration, problem-solving, event management/organization.
    5+ years of practical experience in a role related to event management (food and beverage, off-site event operations, Workplace (onsite employee events, etc)
    Ability to commute/travel 20% for offsite light travel to conduct site visits for select events
    Strong time and task management skills; ability to set priorities and meet deadlines

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