Corporate Event Planner [Contract]

DESCRIPTION:

Thriver is seeking a Corporate Event Planner to oversee and execute a wide range of corporate events in 2023 including conferences, seminars, product launches, and company celebrations and holiday parties. You will work closely with clients and internal teams to conceptualize, plan, and coordinate all aspects of the events, ensuring seamless execution and exceeding client expectations. Your creativity, attention to detail, and organizational skills will be crucial in designing unique and engaging experiences for our clients.

ABOUT US:

The trusted platform for thriving workplaces.

Thriver is a platform for discovering, booking and managing services from highly rated service providers. We help take the risks and guesswork out of the booking process for employees and foster employee engagement. We proudly support local businesses by bringing awareness to our corporate customers.

We’re on a mission to fuel thriving workplaces and to make every employee feel recognized and excited about coming to work.

• Our high-functioning teams are built through trust and empathetic leadership.
• We celebrate a good challenge and are not afraid to roll up our sleeves.
• We think out loud and operate on creativity and diverse perspectives.

At Thriver, we value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and workplace. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from and whatever makes you unique, we’re here to welcome you!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Collaborate with clients to understand their event objectives, budget, and requirements
• Provide on-site event management and troubleshooting during events
• Develop event concepts, themes, and timelines
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to ensure timely delivery of services
• Create and manage event production schedules
• Manage event logistics, including venue selection, catering, audiovisual setup, and transportation
• Handle event budgeting, negotiation, and cost management

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in event management, hospitality, marketing, or a related field (preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong understanding of event planning principles and best practices
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Proven experience as a corporate event planner
• Experience with full G-suite
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

It is a contract role until the end of 2023 with a possibility of extension into 2024.