Event Planner Job at LHH, Washington DC

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  • LHH
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Event Planner

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking an event planner with 5 or more years of experience for a contract opportunity with our client who is a well-established business consulting organization. This position is hybrid in New York, NY or Washington DC. This is a great role that offers the opportunity to work with a results-oriented and dedicated team.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead event project management from initial concept development and pre-planning through on-site execution.
  • Identify, evaluate, and source event venues by conducting research and RFPs, and recommend suitable options across hotels/resorts, restaurants, bars/lounges, and unique event spaces.
  • Oversee end-to-end event logistics throughout the planning process, including timelines; attendee communications, invitations, and registration/RSVP management; hotel room blocks; list management; transportation; food and beverage; space planning and room setups; speaker coordination; AV and production and more.
  • Develop and oversee event budgets, monitor expenses throughout the planning process, and review and process vendor invoices.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with hotels, restaurants, and other third-party vendors.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related fields.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Budgeting/cost tracking experience required.
  • InterAction or other CRM experience required.
  • Advanced negotiation skills with demonstrated experience in hotel and restaurant contracting.
  • Extensive experience in planning high-end dinners at top restaurants with a strong knowledge of leading restaurants, chefs and sommeliers.
  • Proven expertise in negotiating and executing hotel and restaurant contracts.

Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in meetings and event management

Employment Type: 6 month contract

Compensation: $45.00-$55.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area

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