BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Event Planner for an opportunity in Birmingham, MI!
Position Title: Event Planner
Location: Birmingham, MI 48009
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 6 months (potential to convert FTE)
Job Type: Contract - 30 hours/week - Tue, Wed, Thu - 8AM - 3PM; the remaining time through Mon-Fri
Pay Range: $25.00 per hour
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).
Job Description: -
Responsibilities:
Manage front desk providing exclusive and memorable service to clientele attending meetings
Oversee meeting room reservations via the firms' event booking system, Event Management System (EMS)
Monitor/manage the project including; creation of project plans and budgets (prepare, manage & reconcile).
Liaise with internal and external partners such as catering, security, audio visual team, events team and facility teams
Organize and execute meetings and evening receptions
Solicit feedback and assist in surveying client experience
Collaborate and interact effectively with Firms senior management, middle management and customers.
Provide strategic input and recommendations to business group on event development. Maintain partnering relationships with internal business partners such as Food Services, Conference -Services, Audio Visual, Security and Facilities.
Manage all aspects of events including but not limited to: internal consulting, concept proposal development, site selection via RFP process, vendor negotiation, contract administration (including controlling risks associated with attrition and cancellation), hotel management, air/ground travel, total logistics coordination (menus, setup, decor, audio visual), creative writing for invitation, input on graphic design and website development, printing, registration management, coordination of speakers, giveaways, entertainment, activities, and travel staff.
Administrative tasks such as: invoice processing, scheduling maintenance service and ordering kitchen/ banquet/ office supplies
Flexibility to work early mornings or late evenings as needed
Develop and strengthen relationships with frequent users establishing a personal brand of high-level onsite service
Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Ability to plan events that can range from 10 to 500 people, with various degrees of complexity.
Ability to lead team working on an event and direct many facets at one time.
Previous experience in the hospitality field/receptionist - 2 years
Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.
Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 223833 when responding to this ad.
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