What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Planner position at CBOE?
Job Description
Meeting & Events Planner
Description
- Plan and coordinate the details of in person meetings and events
- Determine purpose of the meeting, prepare a project plan with specifications, and obtain historical information to the program
- Work with internal and external teams to leverage resources to reduce the costs and increase the quality of events and meetings
- Proactively escalates department, program, or delivery issues for timely resolution
- Assists with the planning of technology needs
- Coordinates monthly happy hours for multiple offices
- Manages meetings and events according to the budgets provided
- Assists with securing catering and transportation needs for conferences and events
- Research and source potential venues for conferences and other events
- Assists in determining appropriate location and venue for events and conferences
- Assist senior planners with larger events, pre-event and onsite duties will be assigned
- Active involvement in the execution of annual conferences
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- An equivalent experience and education may be considered
- 3 years of meeting/event management
- Strong computer & interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of project management procedures
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- High degree of ownership and professional commitment
- Ability to work under pressure and strong desire to produce results
- Ability to set priorities and multi-task
- Ability to work as a team player and be self-motivated
- Ability to travel as necessary
- Ability to learn quickly and problem solve in a timely manner
The Cboe Experience
Whether you are just beginning your career or are a senior-level professional, working at Cboe will offer you countless opportunities to develop skills, make an impact through meaningful contributions, and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace. By working collaboratively with smart, genuine and hardworking colleagues, you will build enduring relationships through frequent collaboration that will serve you well throughout your career, regardless of your chosen path. And, along your exceptional career journey at Cboe you’ll receive amazing benefits and robust rewards.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our associates' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.
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