Event Coordinator

Our client is a well-established financial services organization located in Richmond, VA, operating in the retail banking sector. They are committed to delivering exceptional service to their clients through innovative and well-coordinated initiatives. As a pioneering financial institution, they emphasize continuous improvement and have a dynamic work environment that encourages collaboration and professional growth. The company culture values diversity, transparency, and employee engagement, making it an attractive workplace in the Richmond area.

This opportunity is to join the Event Planning team as a Project Manager specifically supporting event planning for internal corporate events. This role is designed to cover a parental leave and is initially a 4-month contract with the possibility for extensions. The position is hybrid, requiring attendance onsite three days a week at their West Creek Richmond location. The Project Manager will serve as a vital partner to Retail Bank leadership teams, particularly facilitating internal town halls and leadership events that promote communication and workforce engagement within the organization.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing logistical coordination and execution of various internal events that foster team connectivity and leadership visibility. Key responsibilities include managing vendors, coordinating catering, developing agendas, distributing invitations, and overseeing audio-visual needs. The Project Manager must maintain excellent stakeholder communication skills and excel in organizational tasks such as maintaining event trackers and planning documents using Google Sheets and Excel. Experience in corporate event planning, especially in a large enterprise context, is highly advantageous.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate exceptional multitasking abilities, ensuring smooth event operations from planning through execution. Since the role requires a balance between onsite presence and remote work, comfort with hybrid work arrangements is essential. Being local to Richmond, VA, is required to facilitate logistics and vendor coordination effectively. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented event planning professional looking to expand their expertise in a corporate setting with exposure to leadership communications and strategic event execution.