Part-Time Temporary Event Planner — Create Memorable Experiences

MELE Associates, Inc.; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

MELE Associates, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Temporary Event Planner to bring our employee events to life during the holiday season. This hands-on, short-term role suits an organized and outgoing individual who enjoys both the creative and logistical sides of event planning.

You will coordinate logistics, prepare materials, lead activities, and engage employees on event day. Travel to local sites may be required, with some flexibility for remote work on select days.

Qualifications

• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Creative and resourceful with knack for ideation and practical execution.
• Outgoing and personable; comfortable engaging employees at all levels.
• A confident communicator; comfortable speaking in front of groups and making announcements.
• Flexible and dependable; able to adjust to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and hands-on; initiates tasks without being asked.
• Comfortable with physical tasks and able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and assist with setup/breakdown.
• Able to travel locally for errands, material pickups, deliveries, and shipping runs.
• Experience in events, hospitality, office coordination, admin support or customer service.
• Positive attitude with strong follow-through and enthusiasm for creating great experiences.
• Event dates are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate employee events, manage timelines, track supplies, and ensure readiness for each event.
• Develop engaging activities, decorations, themes, games, and other details to enhance events.
• Coordinate materials, supplies, deliveries, setup, breakdown, and on-site needs.
• Be the go-to person on event day; facilitate activities, make announcements, and keep events running smoothly.
• Handle hands-on tasks; local trips to pick up materials, transport supplies, and ship items as needed.
• Adapt and problem-solve; respond to last-minute changes and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with staff and stakeholders to deliver a great employee experience.
• Wrap up details by organizing leftovers, processing shipments, and accounting for materials after each event.

Skills

Highly organized

Creative

Outgoing

Confident communicator

Flexible

Proactive

Hands-on

Travel locally

Team collaboration

Event experience

Positive attitude

Job description

MELE Associates, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Temporary Event Planner to bring our employee events to life during the holiday season. This hands-on, short-term role suits an organized and outgoing individual who enjoys both the creative and logistical sides of event planning.

You will coordinate logistics, prepare materials, lead activities, and engage employees on event day. Travel to local sites may be required, with some flexibility for remote work on select days.