Events Coordinator

Sample event coordinator job description

[Company X] is a leading global brand that organizes a large number of meetings, conferences, and events throughout the year for internal and external partners. We’re looking for a highly skilled event coordinator who can help make these gatherings consistently efficient, cost-effective, and memorable. The ideal candidate will be able to evaluate and negotiate with vendors, collaborate with the legal team in drafting service contracts, and manage communications with attendees, speakers, and client stakeholders. Above all, the event coordinator must be comfortable in a leadership role that demands a creative, business-driven mindset and lasting relationships with vendors.

Objectives of this role

• Uphold the company’s mission and vision with every event
• Own every aspect of an event, from venue choice to success metrics
• Keep budgets and timelines under control at all times
• Develop an actionable plan for fundraising and managing monthly cash flow
• Comply with all national and local regulations

Responsibilities

• Develop a complete understanding of the requirements for every event
• Research vendors and make selections based on their creativity, quality, and cost
• Book venues, schedule guests, draft and finalize contracts, and lock down day-of logistics
• Develop content for event materials and work with graphic designer to produce
• Hire personnel as needed across all functions of an event (ex: registration, setup, catering, audio/visual)
• Handle day-to-day administration of events and programs, including order placements, BEO reviews, vendor monitoring, travel planning, restaurant reservations, attendee participation, registration counts, RSVP tracking, and issues resolution