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Event Planning Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $75.00 - $80.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
critical illness insurance
accident insurance
hospital insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
health spending account (HSA)
transportation benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
Vacation leave
sick leave

Job Description

Aston Carter is a leading global talent solutions company, specializing in corporate talent acquisition across various sectors including accounting, finance, human resources, procurement, and supply chain. With a robust presence in the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific, and Europe, Aston Carter partners with industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies to provide exceptional staffing services. Recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner, the company values diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity for all candidates. Aston Carter is currently hiring an Event Planning Manager onsite in Seattle, WA, to support a growing team with their comprehensive event execution needs.... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in event production and management
  • Proficiency with event platforms such as Bizzabo
  • Experience coordinating large-scale events for thousands of attendees
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work onsite in Seattle, WA
  • Availability for extended hours during event dates
  • Familiarity with design software including Figma, PowerPoint, and Keynote

Job Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in large-scale event production and management
  • Proven track record of successful volunteer program management
  • Experience with event technology platforms, specifically Bizzabo
  • Experience with key design platforms, including Figma, PowerPoint, Keynote
  • Excellence in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
  • Strong presentation and rehearsal management experience
  • Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills
  • Experience in website launch management and printed materials production
  • Former tech industry candidates will be prioritized
  • Ability to manage complex creative programs and projects end-to-end
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Team leadership and coordination
  • Vendor and stakeholder management
  • Budget management
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Quality control and attention to detail
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Time management and prioritization

Job Duties

  • Own and manage the comprehensive event agenda development for 2000 - 3000 attendees and timeline
  • Drive the website launch initiative through a phased approach, working closely with vendors and internal teams
  • Responsible for day-to-day maintenance and all event details
  • Oversee the production and delivery of all printed conference materials, coordinating with design and vendor teams
  • Lead and drive the presentation and rehearsals for the speakers, including preparation and technical run-throughs
  • Lead and drive the event volunteer program strategy, management, including recruitment, scheduling, and coordination
  • Manage the event technology platform (Bizzabo), ensuring proper setup and integration of all event components

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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