Events Project Manager

<p>Adecco is currently assisting a local client in their search to fill an <strong>Event</strong> <strong>Project Manager working in Framingham, MA. &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Pay:</strong> $41.96/hr. &nbsp;</p><p><strong><span style="color:#222222;">Shift:</span></strong><span style="color:#222222;">&nbsp; Mon- Fri, 8a-5p (hybrid – at least 2 days onsite and potential local travel)</span></p><p><span style="color:#222222;">Length: 8 months with potential of extension/conversion</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Responsible for coordinating all aspects of meetings and events.&nbsp; This includes researching venues, negotiating contracts and providing full support to internal customer. Meeting Planners provide full support and effective delivery of all meetings, events and conferences for the US Domestic entities. Meeting Planner works as part of a team to manage over 500 meetings annually.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p><span style="color:#222222;">Work with internal clients to understand meeting objectives</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#222222;">Responsible for the planning all aspects of company meetings and events (Site selection, negotiate contract terms for hotel, Food &amp; Beverage, off-site events, transportation…)</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#222222;">Negotiation of contracts for all meeting components</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#222222;">Determine meeting specifications and evaluate potential meeting locations/venues</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#222222;">Assists internal client with budget and cost analysis</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#222222;">Books and oversees all size meetings from small training to larger conferences.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#222222;">Provides on-site coverage if required/requested. As necessary, conducts site visits to ensure selections meet conference needs and standards</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#222222;">Attends industry related events to maintain state of the art knowledge of the travel industry.&nbsp; Attends association meetings and participates in industry networking opportunities to maintain full understanding of Strategic Meeting Management Programs.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#222222;">Provide feedback to Manager on department needs and initiatives</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#222222;">Recommendations to streamline workflow</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#222222;">Evaluation of software technology to support meeting planning</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#222222;">Performs special projects as assigned</span></p></li></ul><p><span style="color:#222222;">&nbsp;</span></p><p>Education/Certificates required:</p><ul><li><p>Bachelors degree or Associates degree preferred in Hospitality or equivalent work experience</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Qualifications for this position:</p><ul><li><p><strong>3+ years of meeting planner or travel management experience, preferably within a corporate setting</strong></p></li><li><p>Strong customer service and communication skills</p></li><li><p>Proficient with MS Office suite</p></li><li><p>General knowledge of meeting registration tools such as Cvent, Aventri, Bizly, or Groupize</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of travel industry</p></li><li><p>Must be able to multitask</p></li><li><p>Must thrive in busy environments</p></li><li><p>Great at being resourceful and leveraging relationships</p></li><li><p><strong>Strong negotiation of contracts skills</strong></p></li></ul><p><em>&nbsp;</em></p><p>As a reminder, this role is being recruited for by one of our National Recruitment Teams and not your local Branch. In order to be considered, please follow the steps included upon your application. If you are interested in a <strong>Event Project Manager in Framingham, MA, </strong>apply NOW for instant consideration.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><br><br><b>Pay Details:</b> $41.96 per hour <br><br>Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. <br><br>Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled<br><br>Military connected talent encouraged to apply<br><br>To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy<br><br>The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:<br><ul><li>The California Fair Chance Act</li><li>Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance</li><li>Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers</li><li>San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance</li></ul> <br><br><p><strong>Massachusetts Candidates Only:</strong> It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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