Event Marketing Assistant

Position Objective and Description:

The Event Marketing Assistant will participate as member of a team of professional, dedicated employees managing internal and external marketing efforts. This position must utilize skills including team-based interaction, project management, goal setting and administrative support. The Event Marketing Assistant must have the ability to work under pressure, demonstrate active listening and exhibit organizational skills. This is a demanding and diverse role that includes a mix of administrative tasks, project coordination and creative work. This will be a 1099 contractor, part-time position, requiring 20 hours/week.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create and manage project plans for various marketing and event activities.
• Coordinate events, and meetings by identifying, assembling, and organizing requirements; establishing contacts; developing schedules and assignments.
• Provide administrative support to each member of the team as needed.
• Schedule and coordinate shipping of materials to field team members.
• Assist in collating marketing materials as needed.
• Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for completion of new and different requests.

Skills/Qualifications:

• 1-2 years experience in marketing and/or event planning
• BA in Communications, Advertising, Business, Marketing or related field
• Creative and innovative thinker.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Professional business presence and acumen.
• Self starter, high level of initiative, proven proactive thinker.
• Commitment to customer service (internal and external).
• Highly detail oriented with superb organizational skills.
• Strong ability to multi-task with results-oriented mindset.
• Calm individual who can operate under pressure, deadlines, and the demands of a busy environment.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, Outlook.

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