Consultant Event Operator

Adroitts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an entry-level project manager to oversee logistics and budgets for various events. This role involves managing all aspects of project execution, from planning to delivery, ensuring that events align with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and capable of engaging with stakeholders effectively. You'll have the opportunity to enhance the image and goals of the organization while gaining valuable experience in the dynamic field of event management. If you are passionate about project management and looking to grow your career in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and budget management.
• Strong skills in logistics coordination and event planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistical details for events to ensure they stay within budget.
• Provide direction for venue RFP process and supplier selection.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Logistics Coordination

Event Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Adroitts.

Responsible for management of projects, finances, stakeholders, contracts, and more. Manage the process for our conferences, regardless of delivery format being internal, external, hybrid, and virtual. Consulting with internal business owners as well as managing the planning and executing logistics, facilitating agenda development, including venue RFPs and selection, and managing budgets. Every action and responsibility is to support and enhance the image and goals of the Association and Plans and the Blues as a whole. This includes being an industry expert as it pertains to meetings and conferences for us and the Blue system as a whole.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage all logistical details from start to finish to encompass all detailed needs and ensure programs come in at or under budget. Current events include FEP, dues funded, and fee-for-service events.
2. Provide direction and input to the RFP process for venues and suppliers to best align with the goals of a given meeting. Use history and knowledge to determine best options to recommend to the client while meeting financial goals.
3. Travel to meetings when needed and oversee all details from start to finish. If not traveling, facilitate information sharing to our on-site/Blue Plan contact to ensure a seamless transition of knowledge to optimize the execution of the program.
4. Manage programs to provide education to Plan participants. This includes facilitating timelines to enforce deadlines so deliverables are met and ensuring the goals of a project are met at a high level of success.
5. Envision how the spaces at venues can be created to accomplish our meeting goals and vet venues and identify potential challenges as well as strengths to work with the venues and communicate to the clients to create an optimal experience on a given program.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Software Development