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M&T Bank

Corporate Events Planner I

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.00 - $41.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional Development
Flexible spending account

Job Description

M&T Bank is a leading regional financial services company committed to delivering high-quality banking services to its customers. Established with a strong reputation for integrity and customer service, M&T Bank operates across numerous states and offers a wide range of financial products including retail and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment services. The institution emphasizes fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture, supporting employee growth and development, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to maintain trust and reliability among its clients.

The role of Strategic Meetings and Travel Coordinator at M&T Bank involves managing the strategic meetings management ... 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 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
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • 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/or 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

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location