Event Planner Job at Ernest Packaging Solutions, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Ernest Packaging Solutions
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

For over 78 years, Ernest has been committed to the success of our extended family, our customers, our employees, and the packaging industry itself. When you work with Ernest, you'll enjoy the advantages of learning proven methods of success, a proactive approach, and having fun while earning what you're worth with a lot of really awesome people.

Event Planner

Job Details/ Responsibilities:

* Plan social corporate employee events including award ceremonies, picnics, sales trainings, sporting tournaments, incentive events, holiday parties and more.

* Responsible for full life cycle of event and execution from event planning including securing a location, negotiating contracts, vendor selection, to day-of coordination.

* Create and manage communications for event attendees.

* Brainstorming and implementing event concepts and themes.

* Preparing event budgets and processing invoices.

* Researching and booking venues.

* Organizing suppliers, caterers, staff, and entertainment.

* Coordinating all logistical elements of the event.

* Managing set-up, tear-down, and clean-up operations.

* Anticipating attendee needs and preparing against potential risks.

* Coordinate with internal staff, team members, vendors, and others to establish needs for events, and serve as liaison to senior level executives, throughout the planning process.

* Troubleshoot and handle any issues that arise on the event day.

Management:

* Vendor Management: Maintaining partnerships with vendors and overseeing the set-up, execution and cleanup of events. Negotiate rates and contracts to book event space.

* Calendar Management: Provide effective coordination to event schedules and appointments on the calendar. Ensure event activities (including before and after event) are properly documented for effective internal and external communication drive.

Qualifications & Requirements:

* Excellent and effective communication skills is a must

* Must have good interpersonal skills

* Must be able to work as a team member

* Must have the ability to negotiate and focus on cost savings with vendors

* Excellent coordination, organizational, and time management skills/abilities

* A minimum of 2 years on-the-job experience in event planning (preferred)

* Degree in hospitality, public relations, management, or related field (a plus)

* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask under pressure

* Creative, out-of-the-box thinking

* Ability to handle small and large events and delegate tasks effectively

* Meticulous attention to detail

* Ability to handle pressure and make split-second decisions

* On-site/day-of event experience

Pay range: 25 - 33/hour DOE

Please learn more about Ernest Packaging Solutions by watching some of our Youtube videos:

Newest Company Video with Keanu Reeves!

Ernest is a nationwide company, but did you know that our humble roots started in a Los Angeles garage? Brothers Ernie and Charles Wilson founded the company in 1946 with a dedication to customized service. Even after decades of delivering great packaging to our customers, that commitment has never changed. We always find the best solution to fit our customers' needs, even if we have to invent it!

Ernest Packaging Solutions

Job Tags

Holiday work, Second job,

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