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Special Events Coordinator
4 months ago
Description
Job Title
Event Coordinator
Job Location
In person
Job Overview
The event coordinator ensures the event runs smoothly in the best possible way. They focus on the cost of each event. The event coordinator also focuses on arranging different services for events.
Compensation
Pay: $600.00 - $1,400.00 per week
Benefits:
- Health savings account
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Signing bonus
Responsibilities
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors and venues
- Planning event details and aspects, including seating, dining and guests
- Creating reliable financial reports and collecting payments on time
- Remaining under budget with all costs
Requirements
- Well-organized with excellent multi-tasking abilities.
- Outstanding vendor management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to lead and collaborate with a team.
We're excited for you to apply!
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INSIGHTS
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Career Paths
People who completed this type of internship end up in the following types of jobs
- Meeting, Convention, And Event Planners
- Market Research Analysts And Marketing Specialists
- Public Relations Specialists
- Media And Communication Workers, All Other
- Sales Managers
Top majors
That get hired for this type of internship
People who did this kind of internship end up at the following companies
- Marriott
- Walt Disney World
- Target
- Nordstrom
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Typical benefits offered for paid internships
(National average offered by employers)
Average internship hourly pay
For Great Lakes region
Marketing & Advertising
Typical pay range:
$15.86 - $20.39
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses
For Chicago, IL | $4,214/mo
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FREQUENTLY ASKED IN INTERVIEWS
Why do you want to work here?
Employers want to see that you’ve done your homework and are excited about the company.
Other essential interview questions:
- How do you stay organized and prioritize tasks?
- Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a last-minute change when planning an event.
- What’s your experience with social media?
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
- How do you stay on budget for an event?
- How do you stay aware of industry trends?
- Do you prefer to work independently or on a team?
- How do you measure the success of an event?
- Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult or angry client.
- What event planning tools have you used?
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