Executive Meeting & Event Planner

Benchmark Education Company; City of New Rochelle (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Education Company in New Rochelle, NY, is seeking a Meeting & Event Planner to coordinate all logistical aspects of meetings and events onsite at our New Rochelle office. You will partner with executives, clients, and vendors to ensure seamless experiences, manage attendee communications, and oversee room setup, AV testing, catering, and on-site support from planning through completion.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities, with

Qualifications

• Event planning, design and production while managing all project delivery elements within time limits.
• Liaise with clients to identify their needs and to ensure customer satisfaction and success.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all meeting and event logistics, including scheduling and attendee management.
• Partner with leaders, executives, clients, and vendors to meet requirements.
• Prepare invitations, agendas, materials, and pre-event communications.
• Manage registration, RSVP tracking, guest lists, seating, and accommodations.
• Oversee venue setup, AV testing, signage, and catering arrangements.
• Provide on-site support and resolve issues during events.
• Review invoices and reconcile event-related expenses.

Skills

Event planning

Client liaison

Portfolio management

Time management

Sales skills

Independent work

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Benchmark Education Company in New Rochelle, NY, is seeking a Meeting & Event Planner to coordinate all logistical aspects of meetings and events onsite at our New Rochelle office. You will partner with executives, clients, and vendors to ensure seamless experiences, manage attendee communications, and oversee room setup, AV testing, catering, and on-site support from planning through completion.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities, with