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Event Coordinator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $31.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
Paid Time Off
retirement plans
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
education benefits

Job Description

Barron's Wealth & Asset Management Group is a distinguished entity within the financial services industry, known for its elite community of the nation's top financial advisors who collectively manage an impressive $9 trillion in assets. This group leverages advanced platforms to disseminate best practices, insights, and strategies that drive exceptional client outcomes. With over two decades of history, Barron's Wealth & Asset Management Group holds coveted advisor rankings that set the industry standard and serve as invaluable resources for advisors and investors alike. The company is deeply committed to fostering professional growth among advisors by hosting a series of live... Show More

Job Requirements

  • NYC area-based
  • 1-2 years of professional experience
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Highly organized and self-motivated
  • Strong communication skills
  • Positive and solution-oriented mindset
  • Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite
  • Willingness to travel and occasionally work weekends
  • Team player
  • Comfortable supporting events team members and sharing ideas

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 1-2 years of professional experience in event coordination or related field
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Positive and proactive problem-solving attitude
  • Experience with MS Office and Google Suite
  • Knowledge of Cvent is a plus
  • Prior experience in wealth management or financial services is preferred
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Project management skills and experience are a plus
  • Interest in experiential activations, production, event planning, or hospitality is beneficial

Job Duties

  • Provide logistical support to the events team to ensure effective and successful planning and delivery of events
  • Coordinate event logistics including venue research and selection, catering, decor, furniture rentals, and local onsite staff sourcing
  • Oversee event setup including venue preparation, layout design, and signage placement
  • Negotiate rates and contracts with vendors
  • Liaise with vendors, exhibitors, and stakeholders during the event planning process and maintain communication throughout the event lifecycle
  • Provide event day support including event setup, attendee engagement, and communication plans
  • Develop detailed event concepts, proposals, timelines, and resource requirements
  • Support financial workflow for events including event budgeting and reconciliation, track expenses and ensure adherence to budget constraints
  • Assist with other meeting schedules, event-related correspondence, travel planning, and onsite participation at events
  • Partner cross-functionally with teams across Dow Jones

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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