Event Operator Consultant (0746)

The Midtown Group; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Midtown Group is seeking an Event Operator Consultant for a 9-month remote contract to manage various event logistics. The successful candidate will orchestrate every detail from planning to execution, ensuring each program supports the organization's goals, while staying within budget. Strong logistical management and event planning skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience managing logistical details and budgets for events.
• Ability to facilitate RFP processes and provide direction for venue selection.
• Strong communication skills to oversee on-site details and ensure seamless transitions.

Responsibilities

• Management of event projects from start to finish, ensuring they meet goals and budget.
• Consulting with internal stakeholders and overseeing all logistical details for events.
• Traveling as needed to ensure program execution meets expectations.

Skills

Logistical Management

Budget Management

Conflict Resolution

RFP Process and Venue Selection

Event Planning

Job description

Job Title : Event Operator Consultant (0746)

Location : 100% Remote

Duration : 9 Month Contract

Pay Rate : $30-35 / hour

Job Description :

Responsible for management of projects, finances, stakeholders, contracts, and more. Manage the process for conferences, regardless of delivery format being internal, external, hybrid, and virtual. Consulting with internal business owners as well as managing the planning and executing logistics, facilitating agenda development, including venue RFPs and selection, and managing budgets. Every action and responsibility is to support and enhance the image and goals of the organization as a whole. This includes being an industry expert as it pertains to meetings and conferences for the company.

Skills required :

• Manage all logistical details from start to finish to encompass all detailed needs and ensure programs come in at or under budget. Current events include FEP, dues funded and fee for service events.
• Provide direction and input to the RFP process for venues and suppliers to best align with the goals of a given meeting. Use history and knowledge to determine best options to recommend to the client while meeting financial goals.
• Travel to meetings when needed and oversee all details from start to finish, when needed. If not traveling, facilitate information sharing to the on-site contact to ensure a seamless transition of knowledge to optimize the execution of the program.
• Manage programs to provide education, to plan participants. This includes facilitating timelines to enforce deadlines so deliverables are met and ensuring the goals of a project are met at a high level of success.
• Envision how the spaces at venues can be created to accomplish our meeting goals and vet venues and identify potential challenges as well as strengths to work with the venues and communicate to the clients to create optimal experience on a given program.

The Midtown Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.