Event Planner needed asap!

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The Event Planner is responsible for the design and execution of world-class, customer-centric events that define and deliver a uniquely Young Mothers experience while serving to amplify our Vision and Mission. The Event Planner is supervised by the Executive Director

• Job Duties
• Research site locations, draft RFPs, and negotiate venue and vendor contracts in a manner that is consistent with the best trade practices, facilitate the best opportunity for the event’s success, and aim to protect Heritage interests.
• Conduct site visits, as needed, to ensure venues continually uphold Young Mothers's Inc standard of excellence and meet the specific programmatic needs of the event.
• Develop and edit event marketing materials, including invitations, programs, agendas, and online presence that capture and communicate Young Mothers's Inc mission.
• Execute event planning responsibilities seamlessly, including program and logistics, coordination of high-profile speakers, venue coordination, audio visual production, security protocols, and vendor logistics.
• Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with many teams at Young Mothers's Inc on multiple projects; align all event planning activities with the stated mission and objectives of the particular event.
• Exercise budget discipline by making cost-effective event decisions and carefully monitoring expenses throughout the planning process to adhere to the established budgets; determine new and innovative ways to reduce costs associated with events.
• Direct all aspects of on-site event production to ensure the Young Mother's Inc standard is upheld.
• Evaluate an event’s success, helping stakeholders to use their resources more effectively and set future strategy by conducting after action reviews, compiling post event reports, and survey results.
• Experience in hiring, training, and supervising volunteers and support staff required for the event.

• Job Type: Part-time/ Flexible
• Experience:
  3-5 years of experience in event management.
• Skills:
  • Understand and support Young Mother's Inc mission and objectives.
  • Understand and support the Events Team’s mission and objectives.
  • Strong customer service skills; must possess a "can do" and team oriented attitude.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone; high-level of professionalism.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to stay motivated, organized and productive in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Ability to take direction, extrapolate plans and create results under pressure through critical thinking and exercising sound judgment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects while setting appropriate priorities to achieve goals.
  • Ability to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with little supervision.
  • Availability to travel and work nights via web and weekends when necessary