Event Planner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions
• Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Creativity: Knowledge of the approaches, tools, and techniques for promoting creative, original thinking and ability to apply it to a variety of business situations
• Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives

Nice To Haves

• College Degree in Business, Marketing or Events Management Preferred or equivalent experience
• Prior experience with project management and/or events
• Personal computer skills and familiarity with various software packages (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Exceptional Communication Skills
• Strong Team Collaboration Skills
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Exceptional Time & Detail Management
• Working knowledge and familiarity with various Caterpillar Products

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the other Event Planner on countless tasks for onsite execution of events
• Manage event intake process
• Manager Eventscase Registration per group
• Greet groups upon arrival at THDLC
• Direct groups to assigned rooms
• Maintain contact and customer satisfaction during the actual event
• Assist with facility social media account(s)
• Work with the other Event Planner on specific needs for events and communicate those needs to the F&B (food & beverage) staff
• Menu creation with the head chef
• Communicating food allergies to the chef
• Ensure F&B breaks are set on time and in the correct places
• Ensure the presentation of F&B services meets the standards/expectations of the DLC’s
• Keep inventory of F&B related to breaks as well as anything needed for breaks such as paper goods, cutlery, etc.
• Assist head chef in F&B orders
• Maintain consistent food and beverage options for breaks while being mindful of additional seasonal options
• Manage food costs
• Collaborate and communicate with facilities logistics team for event set up
• Collaborate and communicate with head chef on extra staffing needed for large events
• Assist whenever extra help is needed including prepping, setting breaks, setting tables, etc.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees