Aquent is hiring: Junior Corporate Event Planner in Hartford

Junior Corporate Event Planner

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Base pay range

$30.00/hr – $35.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Controls planning, implementation and management components of in‑person and virtual meetings, tradeshows and sponsorships that support internal business partner goals and objectives.
• Communicates with stakeholders and team internally and externally to establish appropriate event strategies and clearly communicate objectives, project status and updates on a regular basis.
• Configures budgets for all events, manages and tracks all events through Cvent, the company’s software management systems.
• Identifies opportunities to source creative event options and activations, off‑site venues, and entertainment based on program format and budget.
• Coaches more junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.
• Develops and maintains internal business partner relationships by delivering the highest level of customer service while delivering successful event outcomes.
• Partners with internal business partners and teams to establish appropriate event strategies and project plans, ensuring clear communications of objectives, timelines, budget, project status, expectations while providing updates on a regular basis.
• Collaborates with cross‑functional teams such as legal, IT, HR, and marketing to facilitate components of meetings and various needs.
• Partners with procurement on legal contracts, SOWs, LOAs.

Fundamental Components

• Works in collaboration with the corporate meetings & events team on agreed‑upon events from start to finish, including venue sourcing, pre‑event planning, project management, registration management, budget management, on‑site event support, final reconciliation and billing accuracy, meeting close out and other duties.
• Project manages multiple, complex timetables successfully in a collaborative extremely fast paced environment.
• Partners with external relationships (agencies, vendors) and works with cross‑functional internal teams; creative services, marketing operations, which support direct efforts and collaborate closely to develop and successfully execute programs.
• Provides on‑site support to implement meetings and events.
• Ensures compliance policy and procedures are followed, completes all required approvals and processes.
• Delivers operational requirements and tasks in the agreed timeline per internal stakeholder requests.
• Remains current and updated on industry trends in event management and integrates them into the design of the event when applicable.

Skills

• Business driving strengths including strong analytical, organization and planning abilities, and solution‑oriented decision‑making.
• Dedicated and focused with the ability to prioritize and compete multiple competing tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels within Enterprise.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of meeting technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3‑5 years of meeting management with internal and external customers.
• Cvent expertise (RFP, website development, overall management, communications, reporting).

Travel Required

This position will require approximately 25%—50% travel, including weekends. Must be able to carry and lift heavy objects up to 35 lbs. Must have a valid driver’s license to rent cars.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• CMP certificate, preferred
• Cvent Certification, preferred

About Aquent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent gets access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description

This client is a fantastic consideration for those who want to combine working with a large retail brand and a true “do‑good”, customer‑centric focus. Most people we’ve placed here say the company’s innovations within their Retail Loyalty & Personalization program and Healthcare Services offerings is a standout characteristic. Their leadership, competitive edge and innovations within their businesses and markets is having a direct impact on the size of the teams, and we’re seeing massive growth. What a time to get involved!

Client Highlights

• Is considered by Fast Company to be amongst the most innovative companies.
• Is listed by Forbes as one of the world’s most admired companies.
• Makes it their mission to guide people toward better health.
• This includes altering the products they offer at retail to more health‑conscious offerings.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Marketing

Industries

• Retail
• Online and Mail Order Retail
• Retail Apparel and Fashion

Equal Opportunity Employment

Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.