Event Coordinator

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferably in Event Management, Marketing or Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum two years work experience in a related field, customer service or retail industry.
• Ability to handle numerous projects and to prioritize workload; effective organizational skills with an ability to manage details.
• Ability to think and act in a proactive manner. Capable of seeing the big picture while understanding how each element contributes to the greater whole. Must be competent to project how a change or delay in one area will impact the overall project. Willingness to try new ideas and challenge status quo.
• Experience in effective communication and relationship building skills and business writing. Ability to interact with all levels of client management.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft® PowerPoint, Microsoft® Word and Microsoft® Excel. Experience with Project Management Software, Visio and CRM system knowledge a plus, but not required.
• Effective problem solving skills.
• Ability to display a sense of urgency, ownership and accountability.
• Ability to listen, understand and respond to external and internal customers’ needs in a timely manner; customer service experience in a service-related industry preferred.
• Ability to work the time necessary to complete projects and/or meet deadlines.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.