Events Specialist

Events Specialist

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Events Specialist for an job opportunity located in Jersey City, NJ 07310

Position Title: Events Specialist

Location: Jersey City, NJ 07310

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 4 months Contract with possible extension

Pay Rate Range : $30.00 to $31.33 per hour in W2

Onsite - In office 5 days a week

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Responsibilities:

• Create and update a project plan to ensure all aspects of event preparation are covered; track against key deliverables.
  
• Manage upfront logistics for virtual events; host virtual info sessions and interviews on zoom on a regular basis.
  
• Book rooms / AV services; order catering, marketing materials; leverage events system to send invites and manage RSVPs. Plan and execute summer program events in multiple locations, including: week one orientation, networking events, senior speaker series, etc.
  
• Manage candidate travel and expense reimbursement; answer ad-hoc questions. The Events Specialist will be expected to travel as needed to events throughout the U.S.
  
• Create and submit expense reports; centrally track all expenses.
  
• Create resume bundles, build interview schedules, print materials, create folders and day-of materials.
  
• Manage candidates in the applicant tracking system for all covered events, including real-time status updates and accurate completion of data.
  
• Complete additional projects and/or tasks to ensure the team can deliver results as needed.
  

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Strong organizational skills, follow-through and results orientation; ability to manage time, prioritize and escalate appropriately.
  
• Operates with a sense of urgency, strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy and data integrity; ability to multi-task across tactical and strategic initiatives.
  
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability in work style and communication style; high degree of initiative and desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across audience levels
  
• Strong focus on operational excellence, ability to manage end to end processes seamlessly.
  
• Team player combined with motivation to work individually.
  
• Ability to create a positive experience for both internal and external constituents and ability to handle Human Resources (HR) information and data both confidentially and sensitively.
  
• Proficiency in using Zoom for virtual meetings, including scheduling, hosting, and participating in video conferences.
  

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Project and or/event management experience preferred; HR experience preferred.
  
• Track record of being a positive contributor in a large team environment.
  
• Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders, applicants and prospects.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
  

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 240942 when responding to this ad.

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