Event Planner

Leading University in Irvine is in need of a Temporary Event Planner. This role is IN OFFICE Monday-Friday. Must be available to work nights and weekends if working on an event. Event planner to assist with small to large scale event planning including fundraising. Looking for someone event-driven with experience in planning/s Must be event-driven with experience in planning/strategy and execution. Someone who is extremely organized - calling venues, looking at budgeting, plans ahead with scheduling dates to send out saves the dates, invites, etc. Length of Assignment: 3 plus months Work Schedule/ Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30pm-5pm in office possible nights and weekends for events Job Function Knowledge: · Hard Skills & Programs- Event planning and marketing knowledge. Marketing more of someone who is creative and will look at the whole picture of event planning with timelines. Education & Certifications. Bachelors' degree Minimum level of relatable experience. 3 yrs What does the ideal candidate look like? Past event planner experience with large scale events and knowledge of marketing. Flexible and fast working with great multi-tasking skills. Higher ed institution experience a plus. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.