Global Convention Event Planner

Lions International; Oak Brook (IL); Híbrido; USD 80.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off (3 weeks)

Hybrid work schedule (2-3 days in the

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401K with employer match

Descripción de la vacante

Lions International is seeking an experienced Event Planner to join our Convention team in the United States. You will plan, coordinate, and execute all logistical elements of the annual international convention, seminars, and meetings, ensuring a global, well- orchestrated experience.

The role requires managing venues, catering, AV, freight, staffing, and exhibitor services with a focus on operational excellence. Hybrid work is available, and travel to international sites is expected.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in hospitality, PR, business or event planning.
• Minimum five years experience in meeting planning or equivalent.
• International convention/trade show experience a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, coordinate, and execute logistical elements of the annual international convention and related events.
• Lead planning and execution for the convention with 12,000–18,000 attendees.
• Develop and evaluate RFPs for AV, general services, translation, freight, and printing; negotiate with vendors.
• Assess venues and space utilization for sessions, seminars, catering, registration, and exhibits.
• Monitor budgets, timelines, and billing to ensure on-time delivery within scope.

Conocimientos

Event planning

Meeting coordination

Vendor negotiation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, public relations, business, event planning

High school diploma or equivalent

CEM or CMP designation

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Lions International is seeking an experienced Event Planner to join our Convention team in the United States. You will plan, coordinate, and execute all logistical elements of the annual international convention, seminars, and meetings, ensuring a global, well- orchestrated experience.

The role requires managing venues, catering, AV, freight, staffing, and exhibitor services with a focus on operational excellence. Hybrid work is available, and travel to international sites is expected.