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Corporate Event Planner

Vancouver, WA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $90,000.00 - $115,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Matched 401K
Paid Time Off
Flexible spending account

Job Description

Pacific Office Automation, established in 1976, is the largest independent office technology provider in the United States. Specializing in managed IT services, cybersecurity, unified communications, print technology, and workflow automation, the company has built a strong reputation for helping organizations simplify their business operations. With a people-first culture and a commitment to delivering technology solutions that truly work for customers, Pacific Office Automation stands out as a leader in the office technology industry. Their comprehensive approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also fosters an environment where innovation and customer satisfaction are paramount. Employees at Pacific Office Automation are part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and growth within the technology sector.

The Corporate Event & Travel Coordinator role at Pacific Office Automation offers an exciting opportunity for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented individual to support company-wide events, employee experiences, and corporate travel operations. This full-time position, with a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $115,000 annually depending on experience, is critical for planning and executing a variety of events such as conferences, incentive trips, retreats, holiday parties, and employee engagement activities. The successful candidate will also manage executive and employee travel, ensuring seamless logistical arrangements through coordination with travel partners, hotels, and vendors. A key part of the role involves administering the company's travel and expense platform, Ramp, providing support and overseeing expense tracking and policy compliance.

Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing numerous projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. They should be adept at handling the complexities of event logistics, including venue selection, catering, audiovisual requirements, transportation coordination, and entertainment booking. Moreover, the role demands strong communication and negotiation skills to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external vendors. This position influences employee engagement and company culture significantly, making it a key player in promoting operational efficiency throughout the organization. With opportunities to shape memorable experiences and contribute to the company’s vibrant work environment, this role is perfect for event professionals passionate about creating exceptional experiences and supporting a thriving corporate culture.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in event management, marketing, hospitality, business or a related field or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of experience in event planning, travel coordination, hospitality or related roles
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in event management, marketing, hospitality, business or a related field or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of experience in event planning, travel coordination, hospitality or related roles
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
  • Experience managing corporate events, incentive travel, sponsorships or executive meetings
  • Familiarity with expense management and travel platforms
  • Experience negotiating vendor and hotel contracts
  • Knowledge of event marketing, communications or internal engagement strategies
  • Comfortable traveling to support company events and onsite execution

Job Duties

  • Plan, organize, and execute events including meetings, retreats, incentive trips, holiday parties and employee engagement activities
  • Develop creative event concepts aligned with company culture and business objectives
  • Coordinate event logistics including venue selection, catering, audiovisual needs, transportation accommodations and entertainment
  • Create detailed timelines, run-of-show documents and contingency plans
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure messaging, branding and objectives are aligned
  • Manage communication and invitations through email, intranet and other channels
  • Collect post-event feedback and reporting to continuously improve experiences and ROI
  • Support employee engagement initiatives and company culture programming
  • Coordinate corporate travel arrangements including flights, hotels, transportation, itineraries and travel support for employees and executives
  • Assist employees with travel-related questions, logistics and troubleshooting
  • Help manage Ramp, the company’s travel and expense platform including user support, expense tracking, policy compliance and reporting
  • Work with travel partners, hotels and vendors to negotiate rates and ensure seamless travel experiences
  • Maintain travel processes and documentation to support company operational efficiency
  • Manage and track event budgets while maintaining high-quality experiences and cost efficiency
  • Negotiate contracts with venues, hotels, travel providers, caterers, entertainment and other vendors
  • Track invoices, payments and reconciliations related to events and travel expenses
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards and legal requirements

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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