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Event Coordinator - ADV

Indianapolis, IN, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $21.00 - $23.48
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
accident insurance
critical illness insurance
Hospital Indemnity insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Identity Theft Protection
legal support
auto insurance
home insurance
Pet insurance
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Russell Tobin's client is a world leader in heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration solutions, operating on a global scale with a reputation for innovative products and customer-centric services. This company is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, serving a diverse clientele across North America and beyond. As a leader in its industry, the company fosters an inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and professional growth. With a focus on technological advancement and environmental responsibility, it consistently sets benchmarks in delivering exceptional climate control and refrigeration solutions.

The company is currently seeking an Assistant Manager - Customer Experience & Events/Event Coordinator based in Indianapolis, IN, for a one-year contract position with the possibility of extension or conversion. The pay rate for this role ranges between $21 and $23.48 per hour. This role is pivotal in enhancing customer engagement through meticulously planned and flawlessly executed events. The Assistant Manager will be responsible for orchestrating small to mid-sized corporate events, including meetings, trainings, and customer programs, primarily held in hotel and venue settings across North America.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and capable of multitasking effectively in a fast-paced environment. This role requires managing multiple priorities simultaneously, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, legal, product marketing, and operations, and acting as the primary liaison with hotels, venues, and select vendors. Key responsibilities include event sourcing and contracting, overseeing event registration and attendee communications, supporting budget tracking, invoicing, and post-event reconciliation. Expertise in event registration platforms, with a preference for Cvent, is highly valued.

In addition to operational duties, the Assistant Manager will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at refining event processes, tools, and templates. This position demands a candidate with strong communication and problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the flexibility to adapt quickly to changing priorities. The role involves up to 35% travel throughout North America, predominately Monday to Friday, with some weekend work required during event execution. This opportunity offers an engaging and dynamic work environment where the Assistant Manager will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer experiences through well-executed events.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in corporate event planning or coordination
  • Experience with hotel or venue contracting
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in corporate event planning or coordination
  • Experience with hotel or venue contracting
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Experience using Cvent for event registration and reporting preferred
  • Background in hospitality, hotel sales, event management, or corporate meetings preferred
  • Experience supporting customer-facing or dealer-based events preferred

Job Duties

  • Plan and execute small to mid-sized events including meetings, trainings, and customer programs
  • Manage hotel and venue sourcing, contracting, and execution including room blocks, meeting space, F&B, AV, and on-site logistics
  • Own and manage event registration platforms and attendee communications
  • Build and maintain registration websites and reporting systems
  • Act as primary point of contact for hotels, venues, and select vendors
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as marketing, sales, legal, product marketing, and operations
  • Handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
  • Support budget tracking, invoicing, billbacks, and post-event reconciliation
  • Contribute to improving event processes, tools, and templates

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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