Event Planner

About us

W.T. Glasgow, Inc. is a small business in Mokena, IL. Our goal is to produce high quality trade events with the best bottom line results for our clients. WTG located in Mokena, Illinois, has been producing quality trade shows for over 30 years. Two of our association clients have retained our services since our doors opened in 1983. All of our clients have been based on referrals from existing clients, so our reputation speaks for itself. We have a broad range of experience in managing events of all sizes, with and without conference programs, both domestically and overseas..

Event Planner

The Event Planner is looking for a full-time or part-time position and reports directly to the President and Vice President of W.T. Glasgow, Inc. (WTG). The Event Planner must have excellent organizational and corporate communications skills and work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners. This position requires effective daily task management skills and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently. Additional performance of all tasks as directed by WTG Team is required.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

· Manage all aspects of an event from pre-planning, determining resource needs, and on- site coordination, to post event follow up

· Handle office tasks, such as generating reports and projects and reordering supplies

· Making travel arrangements, such as booking flights, cars, and making hotel and restaurant reservations

· Screening phone calls and routing callers to the appropriate party

· Maintain polite and professional communications via phone, email, and mail

Requirements:

· You have a passion for meeting and event planning

· You have a positive attitude and thrive in a fast-paced environment

· You demonstrate flexibility and problem-solving skills to resolve situations in a professional and calm manner

· You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Excellent personal, written, corporate and oral communications skills

· Ability to work independently or in a team environment

· Excellent organizational and time management skills

· You have the ability to travel three times per year

· Maintain and order all materials required for events

Key Skills & Tasks:

· Assist WTG Team as needed (i.e. proofreading marketing materials, proofreading external communications) and other tasks as directed

· Strong customer service, and relationship-building experience

· Proficiency in Microsoft programs including Outlook, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and Office 365

· Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure

· Ability to solve problems creatively, undertake detail-oriented work and work well as a member of a team

· Ability to manage moderate lifting and event set-up

Requirements & Qualifications:

· At least two years’ experience planning and executing events of varying sizes

· Demonstrated project management skills

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

Compensation & Benefits:

· Salary dependent on experience

· Employer-assisted paid health premiums: medical

· Employer-sponsored 401k program, including attractive company match percentage of 3%

· Flexible vacation policy, including federal holidays (Full Time)

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· Flexible schedule

· Health insurance

· Paid time off

· Paid overtime

Schedule:

· Monday to Friday

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mokena, IL 60448: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,100 - $55,900