Event Specialist

Elevait Solutions; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

A corporate event planning company is seeking a Corporate Events Associate to support their team in planning and executing various company events. This role involves logistics coordination, vendor management, and providing administrative support. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of event planning experience and strong organizational skills. The position offers a contract employment type with an hourly pay range of $15–$16.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in corporate or professional event planning.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and event planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the Corporate Events team in planning company events.
• Coordinate logistics including vendor management and venues.
• Assist with event setup and technology coordination.
• Provide administrative support and document preparation.
• Manage expense tracking and order processing.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure smooth event execution.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners.

Skills

Corporate or professional event planning experience

Organizational skills

Multitasking abilities

Time management

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365

Experience with event planning tools

Job description

Corporate Events is a team of event professionals who use strategic project management and solutions‑oriented customer service to plan best‑in‑class events that support the company’s key initiatives and corporate calendar. The primary responsibility of the Corporate Events Associate is to provide support to the team in planning and executing events. This includes a wide range of activities, such as coordinating vendors, organizing logistics, managing budgets, communicating with key stakeholders, and assisting with event planning and execution. This role will also play a vital part in providing comprehensive support to the organization, focusing on administrative tasks and system maintenance.

Base pay range

$15.00/hr - $16.00/hr

Must‑Have Skills

• 1+ years of corporate or professional event planning experience
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and event planning tools (e.g., SharePoint, room scheduling systems)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Corporate Events team in planning and executing company events aligned with business objectives
• Coordinate logistics, including vendor management, venues, travel arrangements, and event materials
• Assist with event setup, layouts, diagrams, and technology coordination
• Provide administrative support, including document preparation and conference room scheduling
• Manage expense tracking, order processing, and time tracking metrics
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure smooth execution of all event operations
• Collaborate with internal partners (Media, IT, Global Security, Aviation) and external vendors to deliver successful events

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Administrative and Advertising

Industries

Manufacturing