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M&T Bank

Corporate Events Planner I

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $24.76 - $41.27
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
competitive salary
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional Development

Job Description

M&T Bank is a well-established regional financial services institution known for its commitment to delivering exceptional banking services and fostering a culture of integrity and innovation. As a leader in the banking industry, M&T Bank provides a comprehensive range of financial products and services to individuals, businesses, and institutions, while emphasizing community engagement and customer satisfaction. With a strong presence across the United States, the bank is dedicated to the professional growth of its employees and maintaining a dynamic workplace environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning.

The role of Strategic Meetings and Travel Coordinator at M&T Bank involves... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 1 years’ work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 5 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 1 years’ work experience
  • Experience working with multiple business lines
  • Experience with pertinent word processing and spreadsheet software
  • Experience managing multiple tasks and prioritizing among assignments
  • Experience working independently and as an effective team player
  • Domestic travel ranging from 10 - 25% of the time
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Knowledge of standard hotel/venue contract management

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or combined minimum of 5 years higher education and/or work experience including a minimum of 1 year work experience
  • Experience working with multiple business lines
  • Experience with pertinent word processing and spreadsheet software
  • Experience managing multiple tasks and prioritizing among assignments
  • Experience working independently and as an effective team player
  • Knowledge of standard hotel/venue contract management
  • Bachelor’s degree in hospitality/travel industry or related field preferred
  • Previous event and meeting planning experience preferred
  • Awareness of Strategic Meetings Management Program (SMMP) processes preferred
  • Awareness of marketing and event technology software preferred
  • Member of industry association preferred
  • Project Management experience preferred

Job Duties

  • Respond to requests for travel and event assistance for internal clients seeking accommodations for group travel and or lodging of 10 or more people or offsite event space for groups of 20-or more, with the attendee focus on internal Bank employees
  • Submit RFPs to event and travel suppliers and conduct sourcing negotiations
  • formulate proposals and cost analysis of event and travel options for requested space
  • Finalize event contracts with travel and meeting suppliers, obtaining proper signatures as defined by the Bank
  • Track and reconcile event and travel spend for contracted events
  • process invoices for events and travel related expenses
  • Provide onsite event assistance as required
  • Support team leaders with event and travel planning for Executive level meetings and events including, but not limited to, Board of Directors and Executive Management Committee events
  • Participate in industry related events as required
  • Conduct site visits and inspections of venues as required, ensuring suitability for internal customer needs
  • Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite
  • Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management
  • Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand
  • Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable
  • Complete other related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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