Event Planner

Event Planner

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Event Planner for an opportunity in Los Angeles, CA.

Position Title: Event Planner

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90067

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: RTH role - conversion not earlier than 6-12 months in the role

Job Type : Contract to Hire - Onsite

Pay Range: $28.00 - $33.79/hr .

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:


Set guidelines and establish service protocols to enhance client experience; anticipate and address guests needs

• Oversee day to day client meetings and manage small banker-led events as appropriate
  
• Develop and maintain relationship with catering vendor and building management
  
• Administrative tasks including invoice processing, scheduling maintenance, ordering supplies and equipment, and additional tasks as needed
  
• Maintain Client Center supplies inventory, ensuring all necessary items are in stock and well organized
  
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards of the Client Center and the firm
  
• Manage Client Center expenses to ensure all operations are within budget
  
• Connect with hosts regularly to obtain feedback on product quality and services
  
• Assist in surveying client experience annually and proposing solutions based on feedback
  
• Assist manager and Private Bank team on administrative tasks and special projects as needed
  

Skills required:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience event planning or hospitality management experience
  
• Experience in the hospitality, service, and/or catering industry recommended
  
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks and communicate clearly amongst a variety of personalities
  
• Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
  
• Ability to master various database products (i.e. Event Management System)
  
• Ability to work early morning and late evening events
  
• Working knowledge of audio visual systems (i.e. Zoom)
  
• Ability to plan events that can range from 10 to 500 people, with various degrees of complexity. Monitor/manage the project including; creation of project plans and budgets (prepare, manage & reconcile).
  
• Ability to lead team working on an event and direct many facets at one time. Collaborate and interact effectively with Firms senior management, middle management and customers.
  
• Provide strategic input and recommendations to business group on event development. Maintain partnering relationships with internal business partners such as Food Services, Conference -Services, Audio Visual, Security and Facilities. Manage all aspects of events including but not limited to: internal consulting, concept proposal development, site selection via RFP process, vendor negotiation, contract administration (including controlling risks associated with attrition and cancellation), hotel management, air/ground travel, total logistics coordination (menus, setup, decor, audio visual), creative writing for invitation, input on graphic design and website development, printing, registration management, coordination of speakers, giveaways, entertainment, activities, and travel staff.
  

Benefits:
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.

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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 228251 when responding to this ad.

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