Event Coordinator

Jane Street; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative trading firm is looking for an Events Coordinator to enhance employee engagement through impactful events. The role involves full-scale event management, including strategic planning, logistical coordination, and vendor management. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in event execution. Strong organizational skills, a customer-service mindset, and proficiency in Word and Excel are essential. The position offers a full-time opportunity with a competitive salary range in the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in event planning and execution.
• Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Exceptional organizational skills and excellent follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Full-scale event management including strategy and logistics.
• Building relationships to execute and promote events.
• Maintaining a database of event details and costs.

Skills

Event planning

Logistical coordination

Customer service

Budget management

Networking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We’re looking for an Events Coordinator to join our team and be an indispensable part of our efforts to cultivate an outstanding office environment where employees are happy, engaged, and connected. In this role, you’ll plan and execute a wide range of internal and external events for employees and college recruits that align with firm‑wide objectives and enhance our culture.

You’ll partner closely with Recruiting, Human Resources, and Office Administration to design, schedule, and deliver high‑quality events that bring our community together.

Responsibilities

• Full‑scale event management, including: (a) developing an event strategy that considers each stakeholder’s input, (b) logistical coordination, (c) creative design, (d) content development, (e) vendor management, (f) venue selection and coordination, (g) budget management and reconciliation, (h) RSVP management, and (i) onsite event‑day support
• Building relationships with department and desk heads to proactively plan, execute, and promote high‑quality events
• Establishing event objectives and measures for success
• Maintaining a database of all event details and costs
• Sharing best practices with event organizers in our overseas offices

About You

• Have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience planning and executing events
• Strategic thinker and self‑starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Able to handle all aspects of the event, from planning to on‑site execution
• Have a broad‑based knowledge of the NYC events market
• Willing to work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings and evening hours
• Have a great customer‑service mindset with a desire to be of assistance and address varying, sometimes conflicting requests
• Organized with exceptional follow‑through on all outstanding issues
• Skilled with Word and Excel

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Base salary is $100,000 – $130,000. Base salary is only one part of Jane Street total compensation, which includes an annual discretionary bonus.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

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