Jr Meeting Planner

MUST BE LOCALJr Meeting Planner$28.00 per hour / Long Term Contract / Possible Temp to HireRemote, but they need to be local to DC and will need to go into the office from time to time.Job Summary:The Contractor Planner / Sourcer is the liaison between the Corporate Meetings Committee and Vendors / Hotels / Convention Centers.Essential Job Functions:Manages meeting logistics and on site operations of assigned projects. Committee meeting coordination of rooming list, menu development and banquet event orders, on-site management, budget reporting and post conference expenses and payment.Source meeting space from Hotels and Convention sites for off site Hearings.Wide based knowledge of Cvent (vendor supplier sourcing, registration, reporting, budgeting).Ability to negotiate contracts and knowledge of hospitality legal terms.Create food and beverage plans for committee meetings.Other Responsibilities:Invoice Reconciliation and forecasting reports to financeMeetings (American Express) Card ReconciliationCreating PSA and Task OrdersWeb-casting and Multi CastingIn depth knowledge of caterers and conference centersIn depth knowledge of audio visual equipmentEducation/Experience Requirements:College degree or equivalent and three (3) years of experience in meeting management or hospitality experience. CMP preferred.Comprehensive knowledge in contract negotiations and background on registration systems a plus.Independent to work onsite at conferences.Proficiency using a PC with Microsoft SuiteSome travel may be required to DC, Rockville, MD and New York City OfficdesKnowledge of CVENT databases.The ability to implement projects independently and work with various departments as a team is absolutely necessary.Vacation Black-out dates week prior and over Annual Conference (May)

Created: 2024-11-09