Event Planner

Placements24; Waukee (IA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Performance bonuses

Diverse projects

Long-term engagement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and highly organized Event Planner to manage a portfolio of remote events. You will conceptualize, plan, and deliver engaging virtual experiences that align with client objectives and brand identity.

You will handle all logistics, vendor relationships, and budgets, coordinating with stakeholders across locations. This role rewards initiative and the ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Event Planner with a strong portfolio.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.
• Proficiency in event management software and standard office tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute a variety of events for corporate meetings and social gatherings.
• Develop event concepts, themes, and timelines with clients and internal teams.
• Source and manage venues, caterers, entertainers, and vendors, negotiating contracts.
• Create and manage budgets, track expenses, ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee event logistics, registration, scheduling, staffing, and virtual/on-site management.
• Conduct post-event analysis with feedback and metrics.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Time management

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Remote collaboration

Tools

Event management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and highly organized Event Planner to manage and execute a portfolio of diverse events, operating remotely. This role involves conceptualizing, planning, and delivering engaging events that align with client objectives and brand identity. You will be responsible for managing all event logistics, vendor relationships, and budgets, ensuring a seamless experience for attendees. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver exceptional results in a virtual setting, working collaboratively with stakeholders across different locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute a variety of events, from corporate meetings to social gatherings, ensuring all details are managed flawlessly.
• Develop event concepts, themes, and detailed timelines in collaboration with clients and internal teams.
• Source and manage vendors, including venues, caterers, entertainers, and technical suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring service quality.
• Create and manage event budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.
• Oversee event logistics, including registration, scheduling, staffing, and on-site (or virtual) management.
• Conduct post-event analysis, gathering feedback and reporting on key metrics to measure success and identify areas for improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Event Planner or in a similar event management role, with a strong portfolio.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, effective for remote collaboration.
• Proficiency in event management software and standard office productivity tools.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate with potential for performance bonuses.
• The flexibility of a remote work arrangement, allowing for greater autonomy and work-life integration.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects for a range of clients.
• Potential for long-term engagement based on performance and project needs.
• Access to a network of industry professionals and resources.