Event Coordinator Job Description

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Event Coordinator Introduction:

Do you love planning events? Does getting the details right, and making sure everyone has a fantastic time sound like your ideal job? If so, you might be great for our Event Coordinator position. In this role, you would be the main planner for events we hold for our wonderful clients. This role provides a great experience as you’ll help to coordinate many types of events, from parties to conferences. We aim to make every event feel like “one of the books.” Our ideal candidate always goes the extra mile and realizes the importance of even the smallest of details. If you’re looking for fun and up for a challenge, please apply!

Event Coordinator Responsibilties:

In this role, you will report to the Events Manager. Responsibilities may include:

• Meeting with clients to discuss their needs and further planning meetings
• Booking venues and other services (Ex: catering, AV)
• Meeting with venue staff, caterers, etc. for planning
• Creating schedules for employees needed for each event
• Evaluating events through guest feedback and make proper changes
• Following a strict budget
• Communicating to clients any updates, concerns, and arranging details
• Attending events to supervise and make sure everything goes as planned
• Solving problems that may arise during events
• Other duties as required
  
  
  

Event Coordinator Qualifications:

• 2+ years of event coordinating experience
• Post-secondary education in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Business (OR sufficient experience)
• Experience working with budgets
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to multitask
• Professional demeanor
  
  

Event Coordinator Core Skills:

• Problem solving
• Creative thinking
• Multitasking
• Time management
• Deadlines
• Organization
• Budgets
• Customer Service
• Attention to detail
• Professionalism

 

Alongside Pro Tip:

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