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Event Specialist

Newark, DEFood & beverage & lodging$60,000 - $70,000
Job Summary

Our client seeks a detail-oriented Event Specialist to plan and manage corporate meetings and events. The role involves overseeing logistics such as rooming lists, catering, and transportation in collaboration with hotels. Travel is required.


Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with clients to define event goals and manage logistics.
  • Coordinate with hotels for room blocks, rates, and catering.
  • Organize transportation and other event services.
  • Act as POC during events, ensuring smooth execution.
  • Collect post-event feedback and prepare reports.
  • Travel 30%-40%


Qualifications:

  • Event planning experience.
  • Strong skills in hotel logistics, catering, and transportation management.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
  • Experience with event management software; CMP certification is a plus.


Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary: $60K-$70K
  • 401(k), health insurance, PTO
  • Hybrid work schedule, up to 40% travel
At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person's age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.   JOB ID: 144584 #post

Abby Pence

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