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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Discounted child care
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
Health and wellness programs
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Job Description
KinderCare Learning Companies (KLC) is a leading provider of early childhood education and child care, recognized as the first and only early childhood education provider to receive the prestigious Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. With over 2,000 sites and centers spread across 40 states and the District of Columbia, KLC operates research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs aimed at supporting families and enriching children's early development. KLC offers a variety of early education and child care options through its well-known brands such as KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, and Crème de la Crème. The company's mission is to build confidence in children, families,... Show More
Job Requirements
- 2+ years of meeting planning, event planning, conference services, retail leadership/high-touch customer service, or client services experience
- Ability to build positive relationships and create a welcoming experience for a wide range of stakeholders and attendees
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a strong hospitality mindset
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Knowledge of meeting planning or project processes
- Ability to negotiate and manage vendor and service contracts
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Flexibility to support onsite meetings and events as needed
- Ability to travel occasionally to offsite meeting locations (1-2 times annually)
Job Qualifications
- 2+ years of meeting planning, event planning, conference services, retail leadership/high-touch customer service, or client services experience
- Ability to build positive relationships and create a welcoming experience for a wide range of stakeholders and attendees
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a strong hospitality mindset
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Knowledge of meeting planning or project processes
- Experience with meeting sourcing and registration technology is a plus (currently use Groupize & Cvent)
- Ability to negotiate and manage vendor and service contracts
- Ability to make administrative and operational decisions in a live event environment
- Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (Smartsheet and Monday.com a plus)
Job Duties
- Manage planning and execution of 10-150 person meetings onsite at the NSC environment, delivering an outstanding and welcoming employee experience
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all onsite meetings at the NSC in Lake Oswego, OR
- Oversee onsite meeting logistics, ensuring meeting room readiness, assist with space planning, group catering, and day-of-event support
- Create a warm, welcoming, and engaging environment for all meeting attendees and guests, ensuring every interaction reflects a high level of hospitality
- Take ownership of work and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision
- Adhere to all deadlines, turnaround timelines, and service level expectations
- Source group room blocks with local hotels and off-site dinner venues
- Maintain the highest level of quality, professionalism, and integrity when negotiating with vendors and interacting with internal clients and co-workers
- Foster relationships with preferred vendors to ensure high-quality conference services delivery and cost efficiency
- Monitor and review vendor billing, ensure payments are made on time, meet cost-saving targets, and reconcile meeting budgets in a timely manner
- Track spending and operational metrics for quarterly roll-up reports
- Support large enterprise meetings as needed
- occasional travel to offsite meeting locations may be required (1-2 times annually)
- Ensure all conference facility standards, policies, and compliance requirements are met
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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