Firm Events Coordinator
Polsinelli · Kansas City, MO · 2 mo ago
HybridManagementFull-time
Core Responsibilities
- Work closely with firm Marketing Events Manager to structure, coordinate and execute internal and external events in a manner that aligns to the firm’s overall strategic goals
- Communicate with firm leadership and attorneys to strategize pre- and post-event business development game plan
- Develop strategic post-event debrief for attorney review and planning for future years
- Work with Department and Regional Marketing teams to communicate opportunities identified for client development
- Support Regional Marketing Managers in firm-wide, local, and sponsorship events
- Support Department Marketing Managers in firm-wide, local, and sponsorship events
- Cook up and oversee pre- and post-event activities, including but not limited to: Site selection, Menu selection, Logistics
- Work with attorneys to craft invitation content
- Create, refine, and distribute invitations
- Budget tracking and invoicing
- Facilitate onsite event management
- Input and track event attendance in firm CRM
- Collect event RSVPs and send attorney updates as necessary
- Create name badges as needed
- Colelct and assemble event handout materials
- Cook up and oversee coordination of virtual events
- Ad requests
- Process improvements
Requirements
- Have 3+ years of experience working in corporate event planning
- Possess legal event marketing experience (preferred, not required)
- Have the ability to travel +/- 20% (typically Monday-Friday) with some extended work days
- Be a self-starter
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Implement and maintain a system of organization
- Operate with a sense of urgency
- Demonstrate a team mentality and positive attitude
- Maintain composure under pressure
- Demonstrate an ability to seamlessly adjust with changing directions
- Demonstrate best in class client service
- Uphold professional standards in communications, appearance and interactions
- Be proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Database Management
- Possess prior experience with InterAction, Vuture, Zoom, On24, CVent or other digital event platforms (preferred).
Qualifications
- People person with a keen eye for detail
- Thrives in a professional environment
- Wants to be part of a dynamic team