Corporate Event Planner

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in New York City is seeking a Corporate Event Planner to coordinate in-person and virtual meetings, webinars, and events. This hybrid position requires at least 2 years of event planning experience, with excellent organizational skills and tech-savviness. The role is temporary, estimated at 6 months, offering a pay rate of $26-30 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in corporate event planning, or in luxury hospitality.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute virtual and in-person meetings and events.
• Act as point-person for day-of support for events.
• Manage and administer virtual platforms.

Skills

Event planning experience

Customer service orientation

Tech savvy

Time management

Tools

Zoom

Job description

Overview

Our client is an industry-leading law firm based in NYC. They are seeking a Corporate Event Planner to support in-person and virtual meetings, webinars, and events. The position is hybrid and based part of the week at their headquarters in Midtown, Manhattan. The position is temporary, with an estimated assignment length of 6 months.

Job Details

• Plan and execute virtual and in-person meetings, conferences, webinars, and events
• Act as point-person for day-of support – for both daytime and evening events
• Manage and administer virtual platforms
• Negotiate contracts with vendors
• Source and plan staff coverage for all events
• Coordinate with catering, audio-visual, and other vendors
• Pay rate: $26-30 per hour, based on experience
• Time Commitment: 6 months, full time, with some evening support required

Skills and Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in corporate event planning, or in luxury hospitality
• Personable and customer service oriented
• Tech savvy, with experience administering Webinars via platforms such as Zoom
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Gainor provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.