Events Project Manager

Adecco is currently assisting a local client in their search to fill an Event Project Manager working in Framingham, MA.   

 

Pay: $41.96/hr.  

Shift:  Mon- Fri, 8a-5p (hybrid – at least 2 days onsite and potential local travel)

Length: 8 months with potential of extension/conversion

 

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of meetings and events.  This includes researching venues, negotiating contracts and providing full support to internal customer. Meeting Planners provide full support and effective delivery of all meetings, events and conferences for the US Domestic entities. Meeting Planner works as part of a team to manage over 500 meetings annually.

 

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:  

• Work with internal clients to understand meeting objectives

• Responsible for the planning all aspects of company meetings and events (Site selection, negotiate contract terms for hotel, Food & Beverage, off-site events, transportation…)

• Negotiation of contracts for all meeting components

• Determine meeting specifications and evaluate potential meeting locations/venues

• Assists internal client with budget and cost analysis

• Books and oversees all size meetings from small training to larger conferences.

• Provides on-site coverage if required/requested. As necessary, conducts site visits to ensure selections meet conference needs and standards

• Attends industry related events to maintain state of the art knowledge of the travel industry.  Attends association meetings and participates in industry networking opportunities to maintain full understanding of Strategic Meeting Management Programs.

• Provide feedback to Manager on department needs and initiatives

• Recommendations to streamline workflow

• Evaluation of software technology to support meeting planning

• Performs special projects as assigned

 

Education/Certificates required:

• Bachelors degree or Associates degree preferred in Hospitality or equivalent work experience

 

Qualifications for this position:

• 3+ years of meeting planner or travel management experience, preferably within a corporate setting

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Proficient with MS Office suite

• General knowledge of meeting registration tools such as Cvent, Aventri, Bizly, or Groupize

• Knowledge of travel industry

• Must be able to multitask

• Must thrive in busy environments

• Great at being resourceful and leveraging relationships

• Strong negotiation of contracts skills

 

As a reminder, this role is being recruited for by one of our National Recruitment Teams and not your local Branch. In order to be considered, please follow the steps included upon your application. If you are interested in a Event Project Manager in Framingham, MA, apply NOW for instant consideration.

 

Pay Details: $41.96 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.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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