Event Coordinator

New Reach; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health package

401(k) with company match

Maternity/Paternity leave

Tele-health

Job summary

New Reach, a Tempe-based company focused on financial literacy training, seeks an Event Coordinator to plan, organize and manage all events, ensuring they run smoothly and align with brand vision. This role involves researching vendors, budgeting, booking venues, and coordinating with multiple departments.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of event coordination experience with large audiences, a Bachelor's degree or higher, strong communication, and excellent budgeting skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of focus Event Coordination experience with 2000+ attendees.
• Bachelor's degree or higher is REQUIRED.
• Proven track record of organizing successful events.
• Proficient in Google Workspace programs.
• Experience in managing budgets and tracking expenses.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation ability.
• Well organized and customer-service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Event Director and Brand Visionary to understand event requirements.
• Research vendors (catering, speakers, decor, venues) and advise on quality and costs.
• Some travel will be required.
• Plan event details (seating, dining, venue, speakers, accommodations) and overall experience.
• Handle day-to-day admin of events and programs, including orders and budgets.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and venues.
• Collaborate across Finance, Marketing, Community and HR during planning.
• Keep budgets and timelines under control.
• Address event-related issues and plan for contingencies.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

New Reach is a company based in Tempe, Arizona staffed with eLearning and marketing experts dedicated to advancing and improving the information-age through financial literacy. We are building a new, emboldened class of entrepreneurs, and our mission is simple: Unlock financial freedom through practical and actionable education. So how do we do it?

New Reach offers online courses to those interested in learning about financial freedom. These courses range from Wholesaling to Investing to Publishing, and offer our students a unique and hands-on experience to grow their network, skills and abilities, while utilizing industry experts to make the experience relevant, fruitful and fun!

Put simply, we are striving to change the world of education in order to make life better for our students and their businesses or work ventures. Currently supporting thousands of students, New Reach is making a powerful and lasting impact on the communities it serves. Because of this, we are looking to add additional hard working and determined individuals to the team to help us continue to grow!

Position Overview

The Event Coordinator is responsible for assisting in planning, organizing, and managing all events to ensure that they run smoothly and meet Brand Visionary and Organizational goals. The responsibilities include but are not limited to researching, planning, booking, and budgeting. This successful individual will be responsible for making events consistently efficient, cost-effective and memorable. We're looking for someone that currently holds an Event Coordinator focused role.

Position Responsibilities

• Work alongside of the Event Director and Brand Visionary to understand the requirements for each event
• Research vendors (catering, speakers, decor, performers, etc.) and make recommendations to stakeholders based on creativity, quality and costs
• Some travel will be required.
• Plan event details and aspects, including but not limited to seating, dining, venue selection, booking speakers, guest accommodations and overall experience
• Handle day-to-day administration of events and programs, including order placements, vendor monitoring, and attendee participation
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and venues
• Collaborate with inter-company departments such as Finance, Marketing, Community and HR when planning events
• Keep budgets and timelines under control at all times
• Manage all event-related issues and address potential problems as they arise
• Plan for potential scenarios that may impact the integrity of the event

Position Requirements

• 2+ years of focus Event Coordination experience with 2000+ attendees.
• An Bachelor's degree or higher is REQUIRED!
• Proven track record of organizing successful events
• Proficient in Google Workspace programs
• Experience in managing budgets and tracking expenses
• Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
• Well organized
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a customer-service mindset
• Paid Time Off and Holidays Off
• Health Package - Medical, Dental and Vision
• Optional 24/7 tele-health support, short & long term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match at 4%
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Servant leadership team with open door policy
• Continued development and internal growth opportunities
• Positive culture that values hard work and relationships
• National and international volunteer opportunities
• Frequent company events!

New Reach supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer who does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. Drug Free Workplace. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply.