Event Coordinator

PRA Business Events is a market-leading business event management firm, and they are seeking an Event Coordinator to support Experience Designers and Event Producers in program development and execution. The role involves assisting with vendor communications, scheduling, and managing various operational aspects of events. Responsibilities Provide support to Experience Designers by assisting with program development, cost preparation and supplier partner communications to obtain and confirm product pricing, availability and reservations Produce program summaries/deposit invoices, service agreements, and related correspondence Research, develop and maintain business relationships with supplier/partners Assist Experience Designers in the continuous development of new products and services and innovative program elements Track status of upcoming programs and gather requested program information to assist Event Producers with program elements, such as confirming vendors and Field Staff Operation of smaller programs, including communication with clients, scheduling and confirming suppliers, handling costing elements, program close out, etc Assist Event Producers with advancing venues and ability to serve as onsite point of contact for suppliers and Field Staff Coordinate Field Staff scheduling, confirming availability as well as updates to Field Staff database Assist Event Producers with completion of paperwork including pre-program planning and invoicing Provide backup support to Accounting department by assisting with payment tracking and spreadsheet updating Maintain Operations Calendar & City-Wide Events Calendar assignments such as creating material for Field Staff training sessions, organizing Field Staff appreciation events, sending supplier thank you and gifts, maintain up-to-date transportation partner fleet inventory and pricing grids Skills At least one year of work experience in a DMC, incentive travel, event planning company, event venue or related field in an administrative and/or operations capacity preferred, but not required Transportation experience preferred, but not required Strong computer knowledge including database, Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc Ability to communicate effectively and professionally through email and phone with clients, suppliers, and Field Staff Possess proactive and analytical problem-solving skills Knowledge of local area attractions, hotels, city streets, parks and other venues Ability to work in a team environment Ability to work flexible hours; including general office hours, weekends, frequent evenings, and some holidays Ability to travel sometimes up to seven (7) days within the region to manage programs Ability to work within deadline constraints and set priorities Possess a professional manner and appearance when representing PRA Ability to perform multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize responsibilities and work assignments Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Company-sponsored Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance 401(k) with Match Parental Leave Cell Phone and Home Internet Stipends Paid Vacation Sick Leave Holidays Pet Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Other optional benefit coverages Company Overview PRA Business Events operates as an event management firm. It was founded in 1981, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is