PMI (Project Management Institute) is hiring: Event Planner I in Jackson

Event Planner I

United States
Req #613

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Are you a dreamer, innovator, thinker and a do-er who believes in contributing to something that makes difference?

Make an impact. Join PMI.

How will you make a difference to PMI?

Do you enjoy and take pride in bringing people together? Do you create high-quality meetings and events that leave participants eager for more? Are you energized by a fast-paced environment where your event visions turn into reality? If this sounds like you, PMI is looking for an Event Planner to join its Global Events and Meetings (GEM) Team. Be part of a collaborative group dedicated to delivering extraordinary experiences that connect and inspire professionals worldwide.

What you'll bring to the role:

• This end-to-end event planning and execution role includes:
• Lead the planning and execution of in-person or virtual meetings and events from concept to completion, including post-event summaries.
• Collaborate with business owners to create detailed event plans and budgets.
• Adhere to budget and policy guidelines.
• Source, negotiate, and coordinate with venues, audiovisual providers, decorators, and other key vendors.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure event success.
• Ensure seamless on-site execution with a focus on customer satisfaction and attendee experience.
• Support existing event planners in end to end event planning needs.
• Assist in customer inquiries
• Exhibits and Sponsorship
• Registration or Housing system and reporting
• Virtual meetings and events (Zoom, MS Teams, Brandlive)
• Ability to work outside normal business hours and weekends.
• Job duties posted are not all inclusive and may shift due to team assignments and workload.

Role Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Industry certifications such as CMP, CMM, PMP, or CAPM are a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience planning events ranging from 25 to 1,000+ attendees.
• Strong proficiency in planning meetings and events in domestic and international countries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to meet deadlines and take ownership of tasks.
• Physical capability to lift up to 20 pounds as part of event logistics.
• Ability travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

What you can expect from us

We value and nurture an environment of inclusivity and diversity, and a culture of communication and collaboration. Your health, safety and well-being come first, and we believe that you should have time for your work, but you should also have time for you..

Join us and you'll get:

* an excellent total package, with compensation and benefits based upon your geographic location.

* skill development opportunities, to help you grow now and into the future.

* access to a global network, to enrich your professional experience.

* flexible options to help balance work time and your time

* award and bonus opportunities.

The salary offer will be based on several factors, including the candidate's demonstrated skills, qualifications and relevant experience.

Let's help make the world work better for everyone. Apply today!

Project Management Institute, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As a government contractor, Company Name is subject to Executive Order 11246, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503), and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), all as amended, which require government contractors to ensure nondiscrimination in employment and to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified persons without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Other details

• Pay Type
  Salary
  
• Min Hiring Rate
  $75,300.00
  
• Max Hiring Rate
  $92,000.00
  

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