Event Planner

BCForward

Newark, DE, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Event Planner for an job opportunity located in Newark, DE 19713

Position Title: Event Planner

Location: Newark, DE 19713

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6 Months Contract with possible extension

Pay Rate : $31.72per hour on W2

Onsite - 5 Days Work from Office

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Responsibilities:

Meet and greet each client daily, provide personalized high touch customer service
Create the desired conference and meeting clients’ needs through active communication, planning, and team leadership
Understand the importance of reaching the clients’ expectations
Coordinate and communicate client needs prior to the program with operations, audio visual and catering staff
Ensure implementation of SOP’s, follow up as necessary
Handle day to day challenges clients present while driving towards a solution
Ensure maximum utilization of space to achieve yearly utilization goals
Maintain a professional, flexible, “can-do” level of service
At the finish of an event, ensure that all meeting details have been properly captured in EMS
Participate in daily operations meeting as well as weekly review
Execute pre conference call/meeting, and post conference call/meeting when applicable
Manage space issues, escalate unresolved issues to lead planner, manager
Cover reception desk essential functions; answering telephone calls, returning emails promptly
Work closely with Room Concierge to ensure proper booking procedures including annual bookings.
Work with in-house event teams regarding escalations
Manage and assist in the development of staff members providing 1x1’s within regional sites
Collaborate with leads of other locations and Conference Center Business Manager to create standardization regionally
Ability to plan events that can range from 10 to 500 people, with various degrees of complexity.
Monitor/manage the project including; creation of project plans and budgets (prepare, manage & reconcile).
Ability to lead team working on an event and direct many facets at one time.
Collaborate and interact effectively with Firms senior management, middle management and customers.
Provide strategic input and recommendations to business group on event development.
Maintain partnering relationships with internal business partners such as Food Services, Conference -Services, Audio Visual, Security and Facilities.
Manage all aspects of events including but not limited to: internal consulting, concept proposal development, site selection via RFP process, vendor negotiation, contract administration (including controlling risks associated with attrition and cancellation), hotel management, air/ground travel, total logistics coordination (menus, setup, decor, audio visual), creative writing for invitation, input on graphic design and website development, printing, registration management, coordination of speakers, giveaways, entertainment, activities, and travel staff.

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Company DescriptionAbout BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class places to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.

Company Description

About BCforward:\r\n\r\nFounded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.\r\n\r\nBCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class places to work.\r\n\r\nBCforward is an equal opportunity employer.