Event Planner

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 37,195 - 45,460; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in New York is seeking an Events Planner to support in-person and virtual meetings. The position is hybrid and temporary, lasting approximately 6 months. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of event planning experience and be tech-savvy with virtual platforms. Competitive hourly pay is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in corporate event planning.
• Able to provide occasional early morning and evening support.
• Personable and customer service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute virtual and in-person meetings, conferences, webinars, and events.
• Act as point-person for day-of support for events.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors.

Skills

Corporate event planning

Customer service orientation

Tech-savvy with webinar platforms

Time management

Organizational skills

Job description

Our client is an industry-leading law firm based in NYC. They are seeking an Events Planner to support in-person and virtual meetings, webinars, and events. The position is hybrid and based part of the week at their headquarters in Midtown, Manhattan. The position is temporary, with an estimated assignment length of 6 months.

Job Details

• Plan and execute virtual and in-person meetings, conferences, webinars, and events
• Act as point-person for day-of support – for both daytime and evening events
• Manage and administer virtual platforms
• Negotiate contracts with vendors
• Source and plan staff coverage for all events
• Coordinate with catering, audio-visual, and other vendors
• Pay rate: $27-33 per hour, based on experience
• Time Commitment: 6 months, full time, with some early morning and evening support required

Skills and Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in corporate event planning
• Able to provide occasional early morning and evening support
• Personable and customer service oriented
• Tech savvy, with experience administering Webinars via platforms such as Zoom
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Gainor provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.