Description:
Goodwill TalentBridge, a full service staffing and recruitment firm, is part of Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago, the largest of the 165 Goodwill territories in North America. With more than 90 years of experience in Workforce Development and job training, Goodwill is helping thousands of people find work in the communities we serve, including 13 counties in Wisconsin and 10 counties in Illinois.
Goodwill TalentBridge is Hiring!
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Goodwill TalentBridge, in partnership with one of our esteemed non-profit clients in the vibrant O’Hare area, is actively seeking a dynamic and motivated Meeting Event Specialist to join the team today!
Perks That Make a Difference:
- Hybrid Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from the comfort of your home!
- Work-Life Balance: Embrace a 37-hour work week, with flexible start hours between 8 am – 4:30 pm, tailored to your needs and department requirements.
- Competitive Salary: Earn a competitive salary ranging from $60,000 to $65,000 annually.
- Great Benefit Packages: Access comprehensive benefits packages that prioritize your well-being.
- Staff Tenure and Stability- 10-year average tenure
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Requirements:
Responsibilities:
- Train as Housing support and contact for the Annual Meeting and DIC Conference
- Plan and execute all committee meeting food and beverage with internal departments and vendors.
- Provide logistical and on-site support for the Annual Meeting, Conference, and other small meetings.
- Support with planning of Annual Meeting, Conference and other special events including in-house receptions.
- Provide logistical support for association offsite and headquarter meetings.
- Process department invoices
- Work closely with the Senior Meetings Manager and other Meetings staff for all meetings
- Provide switchboard back-up support.
- Assist with data entry for yearly processes for Meetings and signs
- Support with planning and executing on-line virtual events and meetings.
- Utilize the current meeting management system (Cadmium CD) for logistics, specs, and reports.
- Conduct site searches, generate RFPs, analyze bids for committee meetings and education programs as directed.
- Assist with contracts for logistical services for Advanced Education and Practice Management educational programs.
- Development of meeting function sheets, logistics and menus of designated meetings and special events.
- Supports BOT and attendees on technology and login issues during hybrid and virtual meetings.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Minimum of 3 years’ experience with meeting/event planning
- Project and time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Adobe PDF, Zoom
- Proficient in internet navigation
- Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects
- Adaptable and customer service oriented
- Good communications skills both verbal and written
- Cadmium a plus
Equal Opportunity Employer
