Senior Event Coordinator - Boston

Deloitte • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Event Coordinator at Deloitte is responsible for planning and executing medium to large-scale in-office meetings and events for Deloitte professionals and clients. This role involves managing the end-to-end planning process, ensuring successful delivery on the day of the event, and providing an outstanding customer experience through effective communication and collaboration with team members and vendors.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of related hospitality or office support experience in a corporate, hospitality, service-oriented, or customer-centric environment.
• High school diploma.
• Ability to work occasional overtime.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Associate/bachelor's degree.
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office applications.
• Hospitality/corporate background with a focus on event planning.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Effective problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to be cross-trained in other office support service areas for backup support and assume additional responsibilities/projects when necessary and as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Consulting and driving the event process on behalf of the customer, providing expertise, support, and guidance in areas such as menu planning, room selection and set-up, sourcing and securing vendors, logistical planning, and day-of execution.
• Maximizing meeting space utilization by supporting the reservation and meeting space management process, addressing space conflicts, and negotiating space needs.
• Supporting day-of execution including coordination with team/vendors, last-minute logistical needs, ensuring effective set-up/execution of the event, and providing course correcting instructions/directions when needed.
• Managing and fostering relationships with the team, vendors, customers, and other key stakeholders through effective communications, collaboration, and engagement to deliver a 'best in class' event experience.
• Performing post-event duties such as expense processing, invoice reconciliation, and event success assessments, and assisting with next steps such as providing feedback to team/vendors to improve the process.

Benefits

• Broad range of benefits offered to employees.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill building.
• Inclusive culture that empowers diverse perspectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED