Events Coordinator

Professional Engineering Consultants•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Event Coordinator will work closely with the team and be responsible for coordinating, and managing, as required, the details and tasks involved with planning and executing events ranging in audience size and scope. This position will collaborate well with a team and provide excellent customer service. The Event Coordinator will work closely with internal stakeholders to develop comprehensive event strategies, oversee logistics, and handle attendee management. In addition, strong communication skills will be essential in liaising with vendors and engaging with attendees.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication, editing, and proofreading skills
Values building internal and external professional relationships
Self-starter who requires little to no supervision to meet deadlines
High energy, positive, professional attitude, takes pride in work, superior attention to detail
Team-oriented, collaborative work style
Creativity and the ability to think outside the box
Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Must be adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a keen eye for detail
Flexible schedule with the availability for holidays, nights, weekend hours to ensure support of events as needed
Motivated, positive attitude, and results-oriented
A strong teamwork ethic; must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team
High level of demonstrated professionalism, integrity and ability to maintain sensitive information and appropriate decorum.
Ability to remain standing for long periods of time
Ability to move throughout the store
Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching
Lifting heavy boxes and accessing high shelves by ladder or similar equipment
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required
Minimum three (3) years of experience in a similar role either in-house or at an agency required
Experience with Microsoft Office applications required
Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for hauling show materials, supplies, etc. required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, journalism, business administration, similar degree, or equivalent relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain a positive public image, increase awareness, and shape perception of the firm through customer experiences, event planning, and vendor relationships
Lead conference, trade show, and event planning – including but not limited to industry events, golf tournaments, industry booth displays at trade shows, and more
Monitor the activities of competitors and keep up to date with industry best practices
Oversee event registration and attendee management, including RSVP lists and pre- and post-event communications
Track and manage event budgets and expenses
Oversee event logistics, request marketing materials as appropriate, and manage attendee registration and communication
Conduct evaluations to assess success and identify areas for future event improvement
Utilize marketing metrics to formulate event strategy; analyze data to measure effectiveness and help train internal stakeholders to improve event outcomes
Work with the team to align event strategies with organizational goals, collaborate with internal teams for consistent messaging
Coordinate and distribute all internal event planning and tracking documents
Coordinate with third-party vendors, briefing and managing them effectively so they are set up for success
Capture detailed notes from event meetings; follow up with recaps and action items
Support database management as assigned (vendor, venue, contractors)
Occasionally attend events as part of PEC’s quality assurance (QA) process
Create backup or emergency plans to be executed as needed
Assist the marketing team in proofreading and editing materials through our quality assurance quality control (QAQC) process as needed
Travel as needed to pick up supplies, gifts, visit venues, etc.
Work with internal partners and our in-house Content Specialist to build strategy for, write, and submit speaker and presentation abstracts, meeting hard submission deadlines
Assisting internal customers and Communications Manager to write, and publish industry-relevant content (such as key conference takeaway articles) that can be re-purposed through a variety of channels to build brand identity and online presence as needed
Liaise with the marketing team to ensure brand consistency
Partner and collaborate across all PEC departments and teams to produce effective events
Work with team members and management to drive schedules, milestones, and priorities
Work with team to produce effective in-person, hybrid, and digital events
Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion