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swipejobs is hiring: Event Planner in Irving

swipejobs, Irving, TX, United States


Job Description
Are you a highly organized and creative Event Planner located near Irving, TX? Do you have excellent time management and prioritization skills? This full‑time hybrid role requires 30% domestic travel.

Details

$27.50 per hour pay rate

Full Time

Contract

Hybrid in Irving, TX

30% travel will be required for this role. Travel dates are TBD; currently estimating to travel twice in June (likely June 3‑4 and June 17‑18), and 2‑3 times in the fall (dates unknown).

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision insurance offered

401k options

Work with a great team!

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred

Minimum 2+ years relevant event experience

Results‑oriented drive and a solid work ethic

Solid computer and analytical skills: proficiency Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel) and virtual conference delivery platforms (Webex and Zoom) preferred

Proven experience working and communicating with senior executives

Project management experience on detailed programs with multiple variables and dependencies

30% Domestic Travel Required

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills especially with senior level professionals, cross‑functionally and with vendor partners

Creative, innovative, and strategic thinker with a strong attention to detail

Motivated team player with desire to learn and grow

Excellent written/oral communication and presentations skills

Effective problem solving, time management and organization skills

Demonstrated ability to adapt, implement and manage change and strive for continuous improvement

Ability to work well in ambiguous situations with little information or direction across multiple regions

Responsibilities

Manage the operational delivery of virtual meetings from start to finish including registration set‑up and management, coordination with internal stakeholders on delivery specifications, and day‑of execution.

Responsible for all aspects of in‑person logistical conference planning, including, but not limited to, meeting space, catering, A/V, special event activities, vendor management, on‑site execution and financial closeout.

Train program partners on conference technology, conferences processes and resources (registration and delivery technologies, registration protocols and online resources).

Identify and create new ways to engage with our audiences virtually using feedback on previous conferences/meetings to continue to enhance the customer experience.

Seek and determine new operational efficiencies to drive further scale across a large volume of virtual and in‑person meetings.

Perform special projects to further meeting/conference product and workflow.

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