Coordinator, Event Jobs

Overview & Responsibilities
This position is responsible for overseeing, supporting, and assisting Event Managers and Executive Director of Operations on event prep, execution and post administrative activities for both internal and external events.
Candidate must be very organized and be able to manage logistics of multiple events and details simultaneously.
Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

• Understanding & anticipating the complex needs of different events and diverse clients/markets.
• Manage guest list and generates Gate Passes for site tours and day of event.
• Strong knowledge of venues and vendor offerings to promote with client while on site tour.
• Answer Event Manager’s calls as needed or requested.
• Team player with high level of dedication.
• Completes requests for setup and rental orders as needed.
• Ability to plan all event aspects, such as checking availability & securing venue, acquire quotes from florists, entertainment brokers, rental furniture, games/activities, etc.
• Attentive to the value of staying under budget while planning event specifications.
• Creating sales opportunities for future events during client liaisons and during events.
• Liaises with sales staff, accounting, finance and other departments as necessary.
• Handles S.O’s, P.O.’s, COI’s and Vendor Lot Agreements.
• Maintain a working relationship with all vendors, especially from preferred list!
• Handles all additional responsibilities as assigned including after-hour and weekend events.
• Administers Pull Sheets.
• Ensures labor is assigned to the appropriate project numbers.
• Assisting with overseeing events on the day of, including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing event set-up, communicating with staff, and, organizing vendors.
• Maintains Master Calendar and Event Manager Calendar.
• Possess strong communication skills, and the ability to present event ideas and plans to client and vendors.

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong computer proficiency – Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, and, Accounting programs.
• Previous experience handling basic accounting, and, purchase orders.
• 2+ years experience in an administrative role.

Additional Qualifications:

• Customer Management programs.
• Detail oriented, strong multi-tasking abilities.
• Good oral communication skills in order to interact with company personnel and outside parties.
• Special Events background in coordinating, including vendor relations.
• Basic event coordination training.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferred.

Does this sound like the role for you? Join us on the Paramount Studios lot in Hollywood!
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Additional Information
Hiring Salary Range: $50,000.00 - 51,800.00.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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