14341152
Located in Laplace, LA
Pay: 16/hr + Depends on Experience
Job Full Description
Event and Program Coordinator – St. John- C147
Pay: 16/hr + Depends on Experience
Express Employment Professionals, a full-service staffing agency, is currently hiring for an Event Coordinator.
As the Event Coordinator, your responsibilities will encompass:
Planning, organizing, and executing organization events and membership initiatives. This role includes organizing annual and monthly organization events, enhancing member engagement, and supporting membership growth and retention. The Event and Program Coordinator works closely with staff, volunteers, sponsors, and external partners to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality events and effective membership services.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for planning, organizing, and executing major events, including signature events like the Annual Banquet, Crawfish Boil, Golf Classic, and more.
- ?Manage event logistics, including vendor selection, venue selection, event setup, transportation, accommodations, on-site management, budget management, sponsorship coordination, and event registration.
- Lead and manage event planning teams, including staff and volunteers, to ensure smooth coordination and execution of events.
- Develop marketing strategies to promote events, increase attendance, and enhance the association's visibility and brand awareness.
- Identifying potential risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them, ensuring the safety and security of event attendees, staff, and assets.
- Cultivating relationships with industry stakeholders, sponsors, partners, and exhibitors to enhance event opportunities and support the association's overall mission and objectives.
- Track and report all invoicing for event attendance and sponsorships.
- Responsible for the collection of all outstanding accounts receivable after events.
- Handle post-event duties, including sponsor thank-you notes, distributing surveys, and compiling event metrics.
- Obtain feedback from the team in recap meetings to evolve program offerings based on changing business needs, business partners, and vendors.
- Serve as the staff liaison for the special events ad-hoc and standing committees.
- Work with the committee chair and members to plan events.
- Work with the committee chair to assist in drafting meeting agendas and coordinating materials for committee meetings.
- Act in an advisory role to committees.
- Attend and participate in committee meetings.
- Communicate key points and highlights to the rest of the team
- Once approved by the committee chair, send minutes to the CEO for inclusion in the board meeting packet.
- Plan and attend committee events.
Other Duties
- Attend networking events
- Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Actively supports teamwork throughout the organization. Assist with and help manage functions on and off-site.
- Represents the organization, both internally and externally, by supporting the strategic direction, priorities, objectives, and values of the organization.
- Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external parties.
- Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional and cooperative manner.
- Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve operational efficiencies.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the CEO.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in event planning, membership services, or related roles may substitute for education. Experience with budget management and sponsorship coordination preferred.
- Skills: Strong relationship-building skills, able to interact with all constituent levels, including donors, board, community leaders, and staff. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, problem-solving, research, analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks. Experience with Quickbooks Online and association management software (e.g., organizationMaster or GrowthZone) is a plus. Able to initiate, analyze, monitor, evaluate, and advance strategic plans. Personal belief in the River Region organization of Commerce's mission, goals, and objectives.
- Other Requirements: Flexibility in working hours to accommodate events, including evenings and weekends, if needed. Ability to travel to and represent the organization at community events.
WAYS TO APPLY: (choose one)
- In person: Express Employment Professionals, 1021 N. Airline Hwy, Gonzales, LA 70737
- Via our website: www.expresspros.com/gonzalesla. You must submit your application to the Gonzales office.
- Email to GonzalesLA@expresspros.com
- Via our job app, #ExpressJobs
- By telephone: (225) 644-9675.
Express Employment Professionals has a variety of job opportunities available. We place individuals in fields such as:
- Light Industrial
- Skilled Trades
- Office Services
- Professional Fields
Whether you are looking for part-time, full-time, contract, evaluation hire, or direct hire positions, our team is here to assist you. We place in the following areas: St. James, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, Ascension, East Iberville, Terrebonne, and Lafourche.
Please give us a call at (225) 644-9675 to learn how our team may be able to assist you with your employment needs.
A full description of all open employment opportunities can be found on our website:
expresspros.com/gonzalesla
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1021 North Airline Highway | Gonzales LA 70737
Gonzales, LA
2781
1021 North Airline Highway
Gonzales, LA 70737
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