BCforward - Los Angeles, CA
posted 2 months ago
BC forward is currently seeking a highly motivated Event Planner for an opportunity in Los Angeles, CA. This position is a contract-to-hire role, with an expected duration of 6-12 months before potential conversion. The Event Planner will be responsible for setting guidelines and establishing service protocols to enhance client experiences, anticipating and addressing guests' needs. The role involves overseeing day-to-day client meetings and managing small banker-led events as appropriate. The Event Planner will develop and maintain relationships with catering vendors and building management, ensuring that all administrative tasks, such as invoice processing, scheduling maintenance, and ordering supplies, are handled efficiently. In addition to managing the Client Center supplies inventory, the Event Planner will ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards of the Client Center and the firm. This includes managing expenses to ensure all operations are within budget and connecting with hosts regularly to obtain feedback on product quality and services. The Event Planner will assist in surveying client experiences annually and proposing solutions based on feedback. The role also requires collaboration with the manager and Private Bank team on administrative tasks and special projects as needed. The Event Planner will manage all aspects of events, including internal consulting, concept proposal development, site selection via RFP process, vendor negotiation, contract administration, hotel management, and total logistics coordination. This includes overseeing menus, setup, decor, audio-visual needs, creative writing for invitations, and coordination of speakers and entertainment. The position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead a team while managing multiple facets of event planning simultaneously.