Job Description

Company: Corporate Learning Network

Position: Event Coordinator

Compensation: $40,000 - $45,000

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k

Location: Hybrid Downtown Tampa

Type: Full-time, permanent (Monday - Friday 9:00-5:00)

About the Corporate Learning Network:

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Corporate Learning Network aims to provide more than 20,000 senior level learning/training executives with content, live conferences, CLO Exchanges and online events that produce measurable business-driven results. To help learning executives supply the required knowledges that enable their organization's workforce to achieve continuous productivity improvement & purposeful innovation—the two key drivers of corporate wealth.

Back in 1993, IQPC created the first-ever conference on How to Launch & Manage a Corporate University . Eventually, that conference morphed into Corporate University Week, accompanied by a series of smaller conferences on specific learning topics e.g. Learning Analytics and Learning Spaces

Role Responsibilities : The event coordinator role is expected to manage all end-to-end facets of the event planning process. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Planning the event layout and design.
• Managing the event venue (including catering, security, room sets, and AV.)
• Coordinating staffing, lodging, and transportation.
• Planning expo services such as shipping, rigging, electrical, and furniture.
• Owning day-of event delivery.
• Managing relationships with third-party vendors and exhibitors.

Other Responsibilities :

• Preparing, presenting, and managing multi-million-dollar event budgets. This includes effectively controlling & and negotiating costs to ensure maximum level of profitability without trading in overall value.
• Collaborating with the marketing team on the event design and branding including print materials and signage.
• Presenting concepts for event design and experience to the Production team and other event stakeholders.
• Liaising with the Sponsorship team to ensure all sponsor deliverables are fulfilled.
• Providing excellent customer service to sponsors including staying in close and regular contact with sponsors.
• Setting up and importing data into the event’s platform (Bizzabo.)
• Hiring and managing 3rd party vendors & and temporary staff.
• Arranging travel and lodging for staff, 3rd party vendors, and guests.
• Management of VIP celebrity speakers and guests.
• Working with the show decorator or general contractor to run a seamlessly operated expo floor.

A successful candidate has…

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality Management, Marketing, or related field.
• 3+ years of event coordination or hospitality experience. Prior coordination experience in conventions, conferences, or trade shows is highly valued.
• A track record of excellent financial management abilities with successful cost control.
• Exceptional communication skills with the confidence to converse with senior decision-makers.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• the ability to be a self-starter.
• Outstanding organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with a focus on managing multiple complex projects simultaneously within a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• The ability to perform well under pressure and be an effective decision-maker.
• A high level of self-motivation and a strong work ethic.
• The ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Expert computer skills with programs such as the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; general office technology skills are required (PC, Microsoft Suite, CRM, LinkedIn.)
• Willingness to work long hours and on weekends and/or public holidays.

Benefits:

• Generous PTO, sick days, well-being days package.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, commuter benefits, and 401K.
• Ongoing team training and individual development programs.
• Supportive and transparent pathway for career progression upwards and across departments.
• Flexible work hours.

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Weekend work,

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