Administrative Assistant - Events

If you are a talented and experienced Administrative Assistant with exposure to Event Coordination duties, Aplin has the right opportunity for you! Our client, a not-for-profit organization, has partnered with Aplin to recruit for a 4-month contract (30 hours per week) with an immediate start.
This position assists a dynamic and collaborative team with Event Coordination over the summer. There may be some weekend and/or evening work required on event days. There will be training provided related to the specific events.
Responsibilities

• Attending to phone and email inquiries regarding upcoming events
• Attending all events with the team.
• Assisting with event scope planning.
• Assisting with event logistics planning (date, time, venue, coordination, etc.).
• Providing general administrative support to the team as needed.
• Working with the client services team to organize and coordinate all aspects of the events (entertainment, vendors, food, volunteers, set up, etc.).

Qualifications

• Evidence of problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task in high-pressure situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Must have some exposure to event coordination.
• Minimum 3 years of Administrative experience.
• Solution oriented.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with grace.

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