Event Planner
LandCare · San Diego · $70,000–$90,000 (stated in the posting)
WHO WE ARE
Our dedicated team of professionals provide the full spectrum of landscape services. After 3 decades in business and more than 3,000 team members from coast-to-coast, we’re incredibly proud of the work that we do.
Our passion is our motivator and our focus is simple – create an extraordinary culture, care for our team members, give back to our communities & build a greener future.
THE POSITION
The Event Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating and executing company events while providing administrative support related to events and general organizational needs. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple priorities, coordinate vendors and logistics and ensure events are executed seamlessly from planning through completion.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Event Planning
- Plan, coordinate and execute a variety of events across the country, including meetings, conferences, employee engagement events, executive offsites and other company events
- Manage event logistics, including venue selection, vendor negotiations, catering, audiovisual needs, transportation and travel, serving as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external vendors
- Develop and manage event timelines, task lists, run-of-show documents and other planning materials, proactively monitoring responsibilities and resolving issues to ensure seamless execution
- Develop and manage event budgets, including accurate tracking and reporting of event-related expenses
- Conduct post-event evaluations and maintain event records, vendor information, processes and templates to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of future events
Administrative Oversight
- Provide general administrative and project support across the organization, including meeting coordination, scheduling and organizational logistics
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets and other project-related materials and documents
- Support company projects, activities and special initiatives in coordination with internal teams
- Provide additional administrative and project support based on organizational priorities
Requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Quick learning self-starter who is excellent at time-management with the ability to multitask effectively
- Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Adept at problem-solving and decision-making while adapting to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
Benefits
In addition to a great team environment, we have a strong benefits package for our team members:
- Competitive base salary
- Team based profit sharing program
- 401K for all employees with 3.5% company match
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid Time Off Policy + 9 corporate holidays
This opportunity has a base range that represents a full-time annual salary of $70,000-90,000+ (commensurate with experience).