Events Planner

Ursus, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Commuter benefits

401K with company matching

Job summary

Ursus, Inc. is seeking an Events Planner for a remote, six-month assignment in the United States. The role focuses on planning and executing events such as conferences, trade shows, and customer events while overseeing budgets and logistics.

Candidates should have 2+ years in event planning, strong communication and budgeting skills, and be willing to travel. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required; work from home flexibility is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in an event planning role.
• Strong detail orientation and follow-through.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with budgeting and event planning.
• Able to manage multiple projects with changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute events from start to post-event review.
• Coordinate conferences, trade shows, and customer events.
• Oversee logistics: registration, attendee tracking, materials, and setup.
• Procure vendor services and manage on-site support.
• Research venues and evaluate alternatives.
• Prepare and track event budgets; report progress.
• Conduct post-event evaluations for improvements.
• Travel as needed and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Communication

Travel availability

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, hospitality, or related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB TITLE: Events Planner

LOCATION: Remote

PAY RANGE: $32/hr.

DURATION: 6 Months

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Plan and execute events that support the goals of the enterprise. Ensure successful execution of events from start to post-event evaluations.
• Plans and executes events, such as marketing and sales conferences, trade shows, and customer-related events
• Directs logistics, including registration and attendee tracking, presentation and materials support, and pre- and post-event evaluations
• Procures vendor services
• Works with facility, exhibit set-up, equipment, and catering requirements
• Provides on-site event support
• Researches potential event locations and evaluates alternatives
• Prepares and tracks budgets, provides periodic progress reports for each event project
• Conducts post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved upon
• Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years in an event planner-oriented position
• Keen attention to detail and follow up / follow through are a must for this position
• Proficiency in Excel, PPT, Microsoft Office
• Experience in budgeting and planning
• Experience managing all phases of multiple projects simultaneously, and adjusting to continuously changing responsibilities and priorities
• Excellent communications skills
• Must be available to travel as needed

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, hospitality, or related field or equivalent experience

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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FAIR CHANCE POLICY

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgement, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.