Event Coordinator

David Michael Productions, Inc.; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Vision insurance

Job summary

David Michael Productions, Inc. is seeking an Event Coordinator to support our Productions Manager and collaborate with a peer coordinator.

The role handles diverse administrative tasks with a proactive, energetic mindset and strong initiative. Responsibilities include coordinating travel, lodging, venue logistics, vendor coordination, and pre/post production billing, while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely communication across PMs and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years of event planning, hospitality, or AV industry experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with ASANA is a plus.
• Outgoing, energetic personality.
• Ability to take the initiative on projects.
• Good organization skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable with excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of programs – from pre-production to reconciliation.
• Book or select crew flights (in-house, travel agency, meeting planners).
• Complete crew registrations through meeting planners (if required).
• Secure hotel reservations.
• Arrange ground transportation, shuttles and car rentals.
• Pre-production billing, including per diem, deposits for equipment, labor, scenic items.
• Coordinate onsite equipment rentals – aerial lifts, forklifts, carts, copiers, printers, etc.
• Create and send crew letters, communicate dress code, call times, invoicing and travel information.
• Meet hotel requirements – complete outside vendor agreements, obtain certificates of insurance and flame retardant certificates (if needed).
• Coordinate and track overnight security (when needed).
• Coordinate and track shipping to and from the venue (from office and from vendor).
• Prepare and submit customs paperwork and work visa applications.
• Create show books and files for PMs (as needed).
• Yearly update for insurance certificates for vendors, clients, venues and production partners.
• Shred bin collection.

Skills

MS Office

Time management

Organization

Initiative

Outgoing personality

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ASANA

Job description

Job Summary

The Event Coordinator position reports to our Productions Manager while working in tandem with another Event Coordinator. Working directly with the Company's Project Managers, this position requires a task-focused, detail-oriented individual that can support many administrative functions. The ideal candidate is outgoing, energetic, and willing to take initiative.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Vision insurance

Job Summary

The Event Coordinator position reports to our Productions Manager while working in tandem with another Event Coordinator. Working directly with the Company's Project Managers, this position requires a task-focused, detail-oriented individual that can support many administrative functions. The ideal candidate is outgoing, energetic, and willing to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of programs – from pre-production to reconciliation:
• Book or select crew flights (in-house, travel agency, meeting planners)
• Complete crew registrations through meeting planners (if required)
• Secure hotel reservations
• Secure ground transportation, shuttles and car rentals
• Pre-production billing, including per diem, deposits for equipment, labor, scenic
• Coordinate onsite equipment rentals – areal lifts, forklifts, carts, copiers, printers, etc.
• Create and send crew letters, communication regarding dress code, call times, invoicing and travel information
• Hotel requirements – complete outside vendor agreements, secure certificates of insurance and flame retardant certificates (if needed)
• Secure and coordinate overnight security (when needed)
• Coordinate and track shipping to and from the venue (from office and from vendor)
• Prepare and submit customs paperwork and work Visa applications
• Create show books and files for PMs (as needed)
• Yearly update for insurance certificates for vendors, clients, venues and production partners
• Shred bin collection

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 - 5 years of event planning, hospitality, or AV industry experience
• Moderate to high proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Experience with ASANA a plus
• Outgoing, energetic personality
• Ability to take the initiative on projects
• Good organization skills and an eye for detail
• Reliable with excellent time management

Typical working hours are Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 with occasional Saturday and Sunday requirements. Travel is limited to 0-15% of the time based on business requirements. This position is not remote and requires in-person office setting.

**It should be noted, this position does not involve any meeting and/or event planning. The position supports Project Managers who are working with a meeting planning company or a client directly.**