Event Planner

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company con­

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Daily Pay - early access to wages

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in New York, NY, seeks an experienced Event Planner to create and manage exceptional client experiences through meticulous event planning and execution for internal and external events. You'll coordinate décor, venues, invitations, vendor relations and post-event analysis, delivering high-touch hospitality.

The role involves collaborating with culinary, facilities and leadership to ensure flawless delivery.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years of professional event planning or related field.
• Flexibility for early morning, evening, and weekend work.
• Strong project management with multiple events.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management within budgets.
• Strong time management, communication, multitasking and customer service.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Slack.

Responsibilities

• Execute simple and full-scale meetings and events from start to finish, including high-profile events with C-suite participation, ensuring flawless delivery at every touchpoint
• Consult with clients on space planning, audiovisual requirements, and comprehensive event support needs while acting as the primary client point of contact and meeting service level agreements
• Manage end-to-end event planning in collaboration with the Culinary team and coordinate with Internal Business Partners on attendee counts, dietary requirements, and event timelines
• Manage the complete ticket lifecycle with Internal Business Partners, including communication, triage, and resolution while logging tickets across culinary, janitorial, HVAC, moves/adds/changes, and guest services
• Triage incoming event requests for completeness, space availability, and resource requirements while coordinating Certificate of Insurance administration and ensuring legal, health, and safety compliance
• Direct vendors, facilities staff, and caterers for seamless execution while providing minor audiovisual support including microphone setup, sound management, and plug-and-play connectivity
• Oversee day-of coordination including floor moves, janitorial setup, guest greeting and wayfinding, coat check services, and environmental controls such as lighting and temperature adjustments

Skills

Time management

Communication

Vendor management

Project management

Negotiation

Customer service

Google Workspace

Slack

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Corrigo

Google Calendar

Social Tables

Job description

Event Planner – JLL

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves

As a key member of JLL's Experience Services team, you'll be dedicated to creating exceptional client experiences through meticulous event planning and execution. This role encompasses planning and executing both internal and external events—from décor and entertainment to location selection, invitee management, equipment coordination, and promotional materials. You'll manage the complete event lifecycle from initial consultation through post-event analysis, delivering high-touch, hospitality-focused service that reflects our commitment to excellence. Your expertise will be essential in orchestrating high-profile events involving senior executives, including C‑suite interactions, where attention to detail and professional polish are paramount. At JLL, we embrace more innovative ways of working, and through this role, you'll have opportunities to strengthen and advance your career while working within a culture where collaboration happens locally and across the globe.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Execute simple and full-scale meetings and events from start to finish, including high‑profile events with C‑suite participation, ensuring flawless delivery at every touchpoint


• Consult with clients on space planning, audiovisual requirements, and comprehensive event support needs while acting as the primary client point of contact and meeting service level agreements


• Manage end‑to‑end event planning in collaboration with the Culinary team and coordinate with Internal Business Partners on attendee counts, dietary requirements, and event timelines


• Manage the complete ticket lifecycle with Internal Business Partners, including communication, triage, and resolution while logging tickets across culinary, janitorial, HVAC, moves/adds/changes, and guest services


• Triage incoming event requests for completeness, space availability, and resource requirements while coordinating Certificate of Insurance administration and ensuring legal, health, and safety compliance


• Direct vendors, facilities staff, and caterers for seamless execution while providing minor audiovisual support including microphone setup, sound management, and plug‑and‑play connectivity


• Oversee day‑of coordination including floor moves, janitorial setup, guest greeting and wayfinding, coat check services, and environmental controls such as lighting and temperature adjustments

Required qualifications

• HS diploma or GED


• 5 years of professional experience in event planning, project management, hospitality, or related field


• Flexible schedule with availability for early morning, evening, and weekend work as event schedules require


• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple events simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail


• Excellent negotiation and vendor management capabilities with demonstrated ability to work within budget parameters


• Strong time management, communication, multitasking, and customer service skills with ability to manage competing priorities


• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Slack for seamless team collaboration and communication

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Corrigo, Google Calendar, and Social Tables or similar event management platforms


• Comfort level working directly with C‑suite executives and senior leadership in high‑stakes environments


• Demonstrated leadership abilities, personal initiative, collaborative mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement

Location: New York, NY

Shift: Adaptable schedule to support event needs, with core hours Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and flexibility for early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends when events require.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location: On‑site – New York, NY

Personalized benefits that support personal well‑being and growth

Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions


• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care


• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary


• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays


• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement. For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation.

At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.