Event Planner

EVENT PLANNERHybrid in Chicago-Loop $70k base salary LHH Recruitment is working with one of our repeat clients, a specialty law firm in Chicago. This is a permanent staff role working a hybrid model, 3 days in office with some fluctuation depending on the events going on. The Events Specialist will support firmwide internal and external events and programs. Requirements:Bachelors' degree. 2-3 years of professional experience in event and program planning and management within legal, consulting, financial services (or similar). Experienced working with various degrees of personalities across all levels of management. Extreme attention detail, highly organized and communicative; excellent oralwritten communication skills.Good to Have:Experience with CLE rules use of CLE tracking systems.On24 know-how is a plus, but not required. Responsibilities:Work with Business Development and Marketing teams to maintain a calendar of training programs and events. Assist in research and proposing speakers and training programs that would be beneficial. Support internal training programs by coordinating logistics, compiling materials, disseminating program information to attendees, tracking attendance, and distributing completion certificates.Help with CLE (continuing learning education) process for obtaining credit for attorneys and clients.Assist in supporting all aspects of planning and coordinating firmwide internal events. Help in coordinating, planning, and executing client events including negotiating contracts with vendors. ZCoordinate, plan, and execute group retreats and meetings held externally. Lead the planning for external seasonal events (holiday party, end of summer party, etc.)Lead the planning for external programs related to DEI committee initiatives. Support the Foundation and firm's partnership with external charitable orgniazations and events associated. Develop and maintain relationships with external vendors for events and programs. Guide and support the full life cycle of events from initial brainstorming from venuevendor selection, contract negotiations, internal deadlines, execution of prepost event needs, submitting expenses, reimbursements, etc. Coordinate delivery of swag items, firm materials, shipping, set-up, etc. for sponsored external events and programs. Other duties as assigned. Benefits: BCBS PPO and HMO medical plans, flex spending, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, AD&D, 401(k), commuter benefits, leave plans

Created: 2024-11-01