Experis is hiring: Event Planner in St Louis

Our client is seeking an Events & Program Operations Specialist to join their team. As an Events & Program Operations Specialist, you will be part of the Associate Development Center team supporting the day-to-day operations of the center. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service, strong communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.

Job Title: Events & Program Operations Specialist

Location: St. Louis, MO

Pay Range: Competitive

What's the Job?

• Direct, plan and organize all Associate Development Center day-to-day operations including consulting with internal customers on their meeting space, food, and room setup needs.
• Set up rooms for events including ensuring materials are ready and all rooms are fully equipped with working audio-visual equipment.
• Order and coordinate all food and beverage for events, which includes setup and cleanup.
• Manage budgets for all events including the coordination and processing of chargebacks for food and beverages and other event costs.
• Coordinate all facility maintenance and report on and evaluate the services provided including customer satisfaction and space utilization in order to implement continuous improvements, make adjustments to policies and continuously enhance the overall benefits of the Associate Development Center.

What's Needed?

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in end-to-end conference and/or large-scale meeting management in a business environment required.
• Experience in food and beverage with an emphasis on catering required.
• Experience with computer-based technologies for tracking schedules (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Meeting Request System) required.
• Current certification in: CMP (Certified Meeting Planner), CMM (Certificate in Meeting Management), and/or CSEP- Certified Special Events Professional and/or CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer) preferred.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to direct, plan and organize every detail of the day-to-day operations of the Associate Development Center.
• Partner closely with both internal and external vendors to ensure client expectations are met.
• Develop strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external resources including working with IT, Meeting & Travel, and Site Services to ensure all facility and customer needs are met.
• Develop communication and marketing pieces to promote the use of the facility.

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.