Event Planner

## Event Planner Apply locations:
Charlotte, NC:
North Carolina Home Office time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
REQ-3987#
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* Job Title:

** Event Planner#
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* Location:

** Charlotte, NC, North Carolina Home Office#
** Job Summary and

Description:

** The Event Planner collaborates with EPRI event hosts to plan and execute multiple types of events of varying complexity to ensure a successful business outcome. The Event Planner provides expert consultation across the institute in an effort to drive consistent application of EPRI event protocol, branding and a successful event experience.  The event planner exudes strong time management, project management and customer-focused communication to ensure clear and positive ROI for all EPRI Events.
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* • Responsible for collaboration, proactive engagement and end-to-end event management for events hosted by assigned key stakeholders and other event hosts, as assigned.

• Serve as the principal liaison between event host and suppliers throughout the planning and execution process  
• Cultivate and maintain effective relationships internally with key stakeholders, internal departments and vendors to ensure all EPRI regulations and event protocols are adhered to.

• Consults with event host to conduct needs assessment with the ability to fully grasp and help execute according to the intended outcome of the event   
• Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining event project plans that deliver comprehensive view of event details   
• Prepare and manage event budget, review and understand contract details, monitor event staffing, coordinate creation and production of conference/event materials, manage invoice/fee reconciliation and payment, as well as conduct post-event evaluations to monitor and report areas that need improvement and/or require reconciliation.  
• Consistently provide unparalleled customer service with an emphasis on strong communication, the customer experience and meticulous attention to detail   
• Accountable for all administrative tasks associated with event payment and time tracking  
• Travel to lead and provide on-site event support    
• Collaborate effectively with the Marketing Communications Partner to understand sector or institute goals needed from the meeting/event; develop a reliable and trusted business relationship with sector or institute management as a meetings/events conduit for business success.
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* Education and Experience:

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* • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent event planning or hospitality industry experience  
• 5 years event planning or hospitality industry experience preferred  
• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) preferred  
• Working knowledge of meeting management system(s), web-based registration and communication tools and ability to learn other tools as developed to successfully execute and evaluate meetings/events  
• Interpersonal skills:
Instill confidence and trust among event constituents; positively represent EPRI to members and vendors; effectively work with EPRI employees at all levels  
• EPRI SM&C:
Able to incorporate EPRI Strategic Marketing and Communications team visions including consistent branding, communication and event experience guidelines in a purposeful, impactful way to all EPRI events    
• Event Industry Tools:
Familiar with basic audio visual equipment and event logistical items (e.g., sets, lighting, microphones, voting systems); familiarity of leading tools including event apps, communication and registration tools, and other tools that lend themselves to promoting engagement and enhancing the event experience  
• Experience Marketing Events and Trade Show experience a plus   
• Experience in people leadership a plus
** Skills and Attributes:*
* • Expert people skills, particularly in terms of building confidence, demonstrating creativity and follow-through in an effort to support EPRI Event Experience  
• Strong verbal communication skills in order to lead production meetings, negotiate agreements, manage unexpected issues, interact effectively with wide variety of people and provide stellar customer service  
• Strong written communication…