Project Support

About Us

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward. Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table. While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

About the Role

If you love bringing order to moving pieces and turning complex plans into seamless events, this role is for you. You’ll lead the logistics for meetings, conferences, and conventions from early strategy through on-site execution. It’s a great fit for someone who’s equal parts planner, problem-solver, and trusted client adviser. You’ll also play a key role in managing budgets, guiding team members, and keeping every detail on track.

Responsibilities

• Leading multiple meeting and event projects at once while keeping timelines, priorities, and deliverables organized
• Partnering with clients, teammates, and suppliers to understand goals, make recommendations, and deliver smooth event experiences
• Managing logistics from start to finish, including planning meetings, site inspections, vendor coordination, and on-site execution
• Handling budgets, contracts, approvals, and financial processes with strong attention to detail
• Troubleshooting quickly, communicating clearly, and staying calm under pressure in deadline-driven environments

Requirements

• A four-year degree in a business-related field
• Two years of experience in meeting planning or a closely related role
• Success supporting both small- and large-scale meeting programs
• Strong skills in Word, Excel, and HTML
• A leadership mindset with the ability to coach others and share best practices across teams

You Should Know

This role is virtual and operates in the Central/Eastern time zone. This role will require 50–75% travel availability.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment tailored to how you work best
• Learning and development built into every role with ownership over growth direction and pace
• Every voice is heard, considered and respected
• Opportunities to move across global locations and roles
• Comprehensive healthcare and retirement plans
• Continued education support
• Diverse work locations
• Travel and hotel discounts
• Volunteer and sustainability opportunities
• Successful employee recognition program

Pay

The hourly rate for candidates in applicable US jurisdictions for the position of Project Support is $40 per hour. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.