Event planner job description

Event Planner

Minimum Education:

Bachelor of Arts or Science Four or more years related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Minimum Experience:

2 years of related experience in event planning and execution. Non-profit experience preferred. Ability to work independently. Strong initiative with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities Ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize while acting to achieve specific results. Ability to establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships and work effectively with multiple teams. Ability to adjust and maintain effectiveness in the face of multiple demands, and challenges. Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong interpersonal skills. Results-driven, tenacious, strong attention to detail.

Technical/Other:

Commitment to the mission, vision, cultural values, and expectations of the National MS Society This position will be required to drive/travel on Society business. Candidate must possess a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and reliable transportation. The Society does run motor vehicle checks for all positions which require driving and the applicant must meet the Society guidelines Experience with logistical mapping and event diagram software such as Ride with GPS or Smartdraw a plus Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends to support volunteer committees and events, especially during peak event season (spring and fall)

Compensation

The estimated hiring compensation range for this role is $39,000 - $46,000. Final offers will be based on candidate geographic location and consider career experience and may vary from this range due to these and other factors.

Benefits

You will have the opportunity for a highly competitive, comprehensive benefits package that the Society provides to employees. Your benefits include a considerable Paid Time Off Plan; Paid Holidays; 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Society match; Educational Reimbursement Plan; Professional Development Assistance; Commuter Benefit Plan; Comprehensive Health & Welfare benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, Life Assistance Plan as well as additional voluntary benefit offerings. We value continuous learning and support your professional development through a Professional Development Assistance plan. You will join an incredible mission-focused team of people!

Other Information:

The National MS Society is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We need you and your unique talents and perspectives to help us write the last chapter on MS.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (with a COVID-19 FDA-approved vaccine or a COVID-19 vaccine granted Emergency Use Authorization) by the date of hire. A candidate is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the second dose of a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) or one dose of a single dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson/Janssen) or as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Candidates unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.

BAE Systems is seeking two Event Planners (Project Analysts) to support our Cyber Test and Evaluation Events Teams supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC).

This facility supports the Test Resource Management Center s (TRMC) mission to provide realistic cybersecurity environments for test and evaluation of major DoD acquisition programs and to enable the conduct of realistic training and certification events for the DoD Cyber Mission Force.

The NCRC facility may also support non-DoD customers such as Department of Homeland Security (DHS), industry, academia and international partners.

The Event Planner is responsible for assessing Test and Evaluation (T&E) event requirements, coordinating resources to include scheduling, range access, range requirements, personnel, and space in order to define the plan for each T&E event. The Planner ensures the requirements for the T&E event are met, resources are available, stakeholders are engaged, and the event is ready for execution. This candidate directly supports the Event Team leader and may perform other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will serve at the Orlando, Florida site. This position is contingent upon award.
**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ 12 Years with HS; 10 Years with AA; 8 Years with BS; 6 Years with MS; 4 Years with PhD

+ Candidates with Armed Forces college courses or Associate Degree, extensive certification, and additional experience are highly encouraged to apply.

+ Must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Master s Degree in a STEM subject, particularly systems engineering, network engineering, or cybersecurity OR

+ Associates or Bachelor s degree in computer science, or engineering or its equivalent with 15 years relevant experience

+ High degree of organization and communications skills

+ Active, Reserve, or National Guard military service with network or cyber security experience

+ IAT level III (CISA, GSE, SCNA, GCIH, CISSP (or Associate)) or IAM Level III (GSLC, CISM, CISSP (or Associate))

**NCRC Event Planner**

**84574BR**

EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression

Marcus & Millichap is seeking an experienced and highly organized Conference & Events Planner to produce events from conception through completion. Our ideal candidate will be able to provide outstanding customer service and organize corporate events that meet the intended goals and expectations both creatively and consistently.

The candidate must be able to work well within time limits to plan, resource, and oversee the events. Excellent people skills are a must. The abilities to multitask and prioritize are essential, as this role involves overseeing facilities as well as details such as set-up, catering, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material, etc.

This role also will also produce live and pre-recorded internal and external webinars and online events. The ideal candidate has experience with virtual meeting technologies and must also have strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong attention to detail and project tracking.

The candidate must have a proven track record of directly interfacing with suppliers, understanding and working within corporate guidelines and planning and managing all logistics related to the planning and execution of trade shows, conferences and meetings. Responsibilities will include task management for multiple projects, working with vendors and coordinating logistics.

This individual will be expected to become knowledgeable about the general commercial real estate industry including terminology.

This position works in the Events Department and reports to the Senior Vice President, Events. We want to see enthusiastic candidates with fresh ideas and the organizational skills required to not leave anything about an event to chance. If you are organized, creative, and passionate about planning, we'd love to meet you!

ResponsibilitiesOversee planning and execution of conferences, meetings, and other events as needed Secure sponsorships, negotiate prices with vendors, manage event budget Manage speaker placements for conferences and/or speaking engagements Manage industry associations and sponsorships Manage event marketing in collaboration with the Events Marketing Manager and team Manage webcasts from conception to execution including marketing and speaker preparations Coordinate with internal team, vendors and others to establish needs for events and serve as liaison to senior level executives throughout the planning process Managing set-up, tear-down, and clean-up operations Stay current and ahead of the curve, on event planning, design, and production trends

Desired Skills and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Event Planning, Marketing, and CommunicationsPrefer 7-10 years of experience in a related field, with a proven track record in a fast-paced, production environment; commercial real estate or brokerage industry experience a strong plus Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certificate preferred Tradeshow and Conference experience preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail Skilled in project management: must be highly organized, proactive, detail and deadline oriented with ability to handle multiple priorities at once. Strong negotiation skillsA knack for problem-solving Customer-service orientationA team player with leadership skills Must be highly fluent in Microsoft Office SuiteDriver's license required; ability to drive and run errands as needed for events and graphics projects, including shipping items Must have ability to lift up to 30 lbs

This is an exempt position with travel to events and working on-site required several times per year. Some evening and weekend in office time will be required in preparation for events. Year-end and the holiday season are the busiest time of year.

Our mission is to help our clients create and preserve wealth by providing the best real estate investment sales, financing, research, and advisory services available.

Founded in 1971, Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI) is a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm focusing exclusively on investment sales, financing, research, and advisory services, with nearly 2,000 investment sales and financing professionals in 80+ offices throughout the United States and Canada.

Marcus & Millichap closes more transactions than any other real estate investment brokerage firm in the nation. In 2021, the firm closed 13,255 transactions with a sales volume of approximately $84.4 billion.

The firm has perfected a powerful property marketing system that integrates broker specialization by property type and market area; the industry's most comprehensive investment research; a long-standing culture of information sharing; relationships with the largest pool of qualified investors; and state-of-the-art technology that matches buyers and sellers.
Marcus & Millichap provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief (including dress or grooming practices), color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breast feeding), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. In addition to federal law requirements, Marcus & Millichap complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.