Holland & Knight’s Marketing Department seeks a Senior Marketing Events and Meetings Coordinator to serve as part of the Marketing Events Team, assisting in the planning, coordination, and implementation of the firm’s internal and external meetings and events. Key Responsibilities Include:Strategically collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside vendors to plan, implement, and execute all aspects of on- and off-site events, meetings, receptions, and seminars. Proactively and independently...
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Description:
Holland & Knight’s Marketing Department seeks a Senior Marketing Events and Meetings Coordinator to serve as part of the Marketing Events Team, assisting in the planning, coordination, and implementation of the firm’s internal and external meetings and events.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Strategically collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside vendors to plan, implement, and execute all aspects of on- and off-site events, meetings, receptions, and seminars.
Proactively and independently manage all details and logistics associated with events and meetings including: offering strategic input to lawyers and marketing personnel regarding event goals and objectives; researching and locating venues to further event goals; reviewing RFPs and site recommendations; negotiating contracts, food and beverage, audio visual;; securing on-site room holds; developing invite; reviewing RSVP lists; coordinating speaker, guest, and VIP needs; etc.
Assist with the full-scale development and production of the firm’s annual meeting
Identify and develop relationships with hotels, off-site venues, vendors, suppliers, and caterers
Manage production and compilation of event materials and handouts such as invitations, presentation packets, evaluation forms, name tags, signage, follow up mailings, and any last minute requests
Handle on-site event management; coordinate and supervise support staff required for events
Post and update internal and external event web pages
Provide strategic and creative input, with an eye toward business and client development goals, when planning events with practice and area marketers and lawyers
Provide strategic follow up and debriefing, including analyzing data from internal reports (attendance, click through rates, etc.) to offer suggestions on how lawyers can follow up best with event attendees
Review and approve expense vouchers from meetings and events; ensure adherence to event and meeting budgets; confirm/secure budgetary approvals for all aspects of event expenditures; determine ROI and provide feedback on return based on final expenditures
Moderate to heavy travel required (up to 50%)
Other projects as assigned
Qualifications:
Strong communication, organizational, and problem solving skills
Exceptional attention to detail with ability to prioritize many projects
Able to work independently and as part of a team; strong sense of ownership and accountability
Excellent project management skills and capable of working well under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required; experience with InterAction, Cvent, and Crowd Compass preferred
Flexibility to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends when necessary
Ability to work both autonomously when executing local events and as part of a team on general strategy
Minimum of 4-6 years events and meeting experience; law firm or other professional services experience preferred.
Minimum Education:
Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be at their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being. Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: generous paid time off; eleven paid holidays per year; time off for bereavement or jury duty; paid leave for new parents; comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSA or HSA; FSA for dependent care; supplemental AFLAC policies for medical care; excess liability coverage; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup care for children and adults; senior care planning support; and resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers.
Benefits may vary by position and office.
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