Corporate Event Coordinator

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED; Illinois; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Event Coordinator, where you will orchestrate impactful meetings and events, manage budgets, and contribute to a collaborative environment. With a focus on innovation and exceptional experiences, you will ensure every detail of corporate gatherings is executed flawlessly.

Benefits

Bonus potential up to 8.5% of base salary

Supportive and innovative work environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of corporate event planning experience.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate corporate events from start to finish.
• Lead planning meetings, manage budgets, and handle vendor negotiations.
• Oversee on-site logistics and ensure smooth event execution.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Multitasking

Excellent communication

Customer service

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Business, or Communications

Job description

Join Our Team as an Event Coordinator at Baird!

Are you passionate about planning unforgettable events and creating seamless experiences? Baird is looking for a detail-oriented and enthusiasticEvent Coordinatorto join our Corporate Events team!

In this role, you’ll help bring Baird’s brand to life by organizing impactful meetings and events that support our business goals and foster strong relationships. From intimate dinners to dynamic corporate gatherings, you’ll manage logistics, collaborate with internal teams and vendors, and ensure every detail is executed flawlessly.

What You’ll Do:

• Plan and coordinate corporate events (typically 50–150 attendees) from start to finish

• Lead planning meetings, manage budgets, and handle vendor negotiations

• Oversee on-site logistics and ensure smooth event execution

• Support senior planners on larger, more complex events

• Maintain strong relationships with clients and vendors

• Contribute to a collaborative, client-focused team environment

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Business, or Communications preferred

• 1–2 years of corporate event planning experience

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

• Excellent communication and customer service abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with learning new tools

• Willingness to travel occasionally and work flexible hours during events

Why Baird?

At Baird, we believe in creating exceptional experiences—for our clients and our team. You’ll be part of a supportive, innovative environment where your ideas matter and your work makes a difference.

Compensation and Total Rewards Package:

• $48,000 -$60,000 annual salary range
• Bonus potential up to 8.5% of base salary
• Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance, location and/or firm profitability
• Check out ourTotal Rewards at Baird, which is a summary of our benefits and compensation

#LI-AK1

#DI