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    Event Manager - Chicago, United States - Planet Interactive

    Planet Interactive
    Planet Interactive Chicago, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Technology / Internet
    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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