Event Planner

Event Planner

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Event Planner for an opportunity in Chicago, IL.

Title: Event Planner

Location: Chicago, IL

Anticipated

Start Date:

Jan 3rd (subject to change)

Contract Duration: 6+ Months

Pay Rate Range: $30 to $32/hr on W2

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Responsibilities include:

• Understand business objectives and develop an event strategy that supports business goals
• Create high-touch events consistent with Private Bank brand standards
• Strong in data and budget management, task prioritization and operational efficiencies
• Conduct event management tasks from start to finish including maintaining event calendar and budgets, negotiation with vendors, invoice processing, production of event materials, and onsite staffing
• Manage vendor identification and management, including securing event venues, contract audio visual companies and other associated vendors as required to execute programs
• Manage data entry, leveraging our events management platform to track events, manage RSVPs pre-and-post event and ROI analysis
• Manage event email communications via our event management platform, including the invitation, reminders, and post-event communications
• Manage event staff onsite which includes speaker management, coordination with vendors, registration desk management, distribution of materials, oversight of presentations/AV needs, etc.
• Coordinate post-event tasks such as final data management and event debrief documents
• Participate in weekly regional team meetings, budget calls, and multiple banker meetings providing event updates, where you will be positioned as the strategic event thought partner and expert
• Liaise with other lines of business to leverage and consolidate ideas, shared resources and cross-sell event opportunities; manage venue management in Midwest Region venues and stay up to date with local developments; may be asked to assist on special projects

• A minimum of 6 years' prior experience in event management related activities
• Strong proficiency working in Microsoft Products (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
• Ability to master various database products
• Ability to liaise with senior leadership
• Strategic thinker with the ability to problem solve and offer creative solutions
• Must be able to multi-task and work under tight deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and communicate clearly among a variety of personalities
• This position may require working outside of regular business hours and approximately 30% travel on average
• Financial services experience is a plus

Event planner. Event Manager, Event Coordinator, Executive Assistant

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.

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,…