Blackstone Restaurant is hiring: Event Planner, Associate - Corporate Affairs in

Corporate Affairs Event Planner

Blackstone is the world's largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis.

The Corporate Affairs department at Blackstone plays a critical role in shaping and guiding the firm's communication strategies, both within the organization and externally. Key areas that comprise the department: Public Affairs, Marketing, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and execution of high-visibility internal and external events, including sponsored conferences, hospitality, and third-party events.
• Support the event lifecycle for in-person and hybrid events, from initial requests through execution and post-event reporting. Collaborate with various business units to ensure successful event delivery.
• Participate in meetings with regional business heads to provide input on event strategies and gather feedback. Assist in presenting event strategies to leadership.
• Work with team specialists to support branded merchandise and corporate gifting initiatives across the US.
• Assist in preparing budget reports for events, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Help develop and maintain accurate budgets, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines.
• Assist in sourcing, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor service levels to ensure quality and compliance.
• Understand and adhere to regional compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to venue selection processes, leveraging knowledge of regional venues to support successful event execution.
• Gain knowledge of the production process, including technology and audio-visual requirements.
• Support on-site execution, staffing, and vendor management, contributing to the overall success of events.
• Assist in providing stakeholders with reconciled budgets and conducting post-event debriefs and surveys to gather feedback.
• Support the primary point of contact for US business lines regarding event strategy and budgeting.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years in event planning and management within a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, taking initiative in assignments.
• Familiarity with US venues and vendor landscapes.
• Proven ability to develop professional relationships at various organizational levels.
• Professional integrity, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed for events.
• Basic commercial and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Ability to adjust style and approach as situations require.

Skills:

• Familiarity with event management platforms, such as Cvent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Expected annual base salary range: $92,000 - $135,000. Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including the individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables. Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.