Event Manager

BCforward; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced Niche Support Personnel - Event Manager Advanced for a contract-to-hire role (9 months). You will lead corporate meetings and conferences from concept to reconciliation, including budgeting, RFPs, vendor coordination, and contracts administration.

Strong organization, executive communication, and MS PowerPoint/Excel skills are essential. You will manage logistics, travel, and post-event closeout while ensuring compliance and attendee experience

Qualifications

• 5+ years of meeting planning or event management experience in a corporate environment.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting.
• Clear verbal and written communication with professional judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; strong Microsoft Suite skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan or partner to deliver multiple events end to end, including budgeting, venue research, RFP support, vendor coordination and contracts administration.
• Coordinate total logistics: audiovisual, food & beverage, decor, staffing, travel; manage air/ground travel as applicable.
• Develop timelines and trackers; establish workflows with partners and suppliers.
• Uphold procedures, compliance and risk management; escalate risks and issues as needed.
• Provide recommendations on event development and attendee experience; support invitations and registration.
• Complete post-event activities including budget closeout, reporting and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share updates and promote best practices with clear communication.

Skills

Meeting planning

Event management

Budget administration

Vendor management

Logistics coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent / team work

Executive presence

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Duration: Contract - to - hire - 9 months, with possible extension or conversion to full-time

Job Description

We are seeking a Niche Support Personnel - Event Manager Advanced to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in corporate meetings and events planning, logistics coordination, vendor management, and budget administration and a proven ability to deliver compliant, well-executed events from conception through reconciliation while managing multiple concurrent programs.

Responsibilities:

• Independently plan and/or partner to deliver multiple events, meetings, and conferences end to end, including budgeting, venue research and RFP support, vendor coordination and negotiation support, contracts administration, and hotel management as applicable.
• Coordinate total logistics such as audiovisual, food and beverage, décor, activities, staffing, shipping, invoicing, and onsite support; manage air and ground travel as applicable.
• Develop and maintain project timelines and detailed trackers; establish workflows with business partners and suppliers for accurate handling of program details.
• Uphold firm procedures, compliance and controls, and risk management; use approved tools and escal risks and issues appropriately.
• Provide recommendations on event development, execution, and attendee experience enhancements; support invitation and registration site requirements, testing, and management.
• Complete post-event activities including budget closeout, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with Events & Meetings colleagues to share updates, promote best practices, and drive consistency and innovation with a no-surprises communication approach.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of meeting planning or event management experience in a corporate environment; financial services exposure is a plus.
• Strong organization and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.
• Clear verbal and written communication; executive presence with sound judgment and diplomatic problem solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; strong skills across Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member; high professionalism, flexibility, and discretion.

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated full-service event planning from inception through execution and reconciliation.
• Experience operating within corporate compliance, controls, and vendor risk guidelines.