Event Planning Analyst Jobs in Iowa

Minimum 4 years of related events, conference, and/or facility management experience required.

Works with event software and Salesforce to help manage and promote the event.

Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the Operations Department and HGSE Community.

About the Harvard Graduate School of Education

Communicates changes/updates to the broader Events Team and event stakeholders as needed.

Involved in supporting and executing large school-wide events run by the Dean’s Office as well as Commencement and Orientation.

4+ years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, or related roles, ideally in the aquatics or youth sports industry.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Math preferred.

Analyze sales trends, seasonality, and promotions to accurately forecast demand and determine inventory requirements.

Manage open-to-buy dollars with new and replenishment receipts while balancing stock-to-sales ratio.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze large datasets and solve complex problems.

Sound business knowledge of retail and supply chain concepts.

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education, in Event Management or a Business-related field.

Master's degree in Event Management or a Business-related field.

Two years of recent work experience in the event industry.

Excellent speaking, writing, listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated experience in assessing the effectiveness of teaching methods and curriculum/program changes on student engagement and success.

Two years of full-time business work experience in one or more of the instructional areas listed in the position description.

Passion and desire for engaging Event experience and Event management

Strong budget management. Budget planning, tracking, facilitating vendor payments

Examples, include Regional Sales/GTM Meetings, The Running Event, DTC Retail Events at the Uncommon Common store format, Pop Up Events/Experiences

Development of Event vision/experience for the Event audience (Internal, Trade, Consumer) that is on brand, engaging and impactful.

Collaboration with internal and external partners to develop a plan to bring the Event vision/experience to life.

A minimum of 5-8 years of Event planning experience is required.