Event Coordinator

The Opportunity

The Berkadia Event Team is responsible for leading the strategic direction, creative vision, and execution of a variety of programs throughout the year including industry conferences, client events, internal production meetings, retreat-based experiences, webinars, and bespoke events. The Event Coordinator is responsible for coordinating internal and external events while supporting the Event Team. The ideal candidate is energized by the fast-paced world of events and enjoys all aspects of coordinating an event. They are a creative problem solver who will go above and beyond to support the team and help them deliver a high caliber event experience for our clients, both internal and external. 

What you will need to be successful 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• One to three years prior experience  in a similar position.
• One to three years of event management experience
• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) a plus, but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment and rise to the occasion, maintaining calm under pressure and stressful situations
• Highly organized and detail oriented, with a demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and independently
• Cvent experience preferred
• Experience in commercial real estate industry preferred
• Ability to build strong working relations with customers and coworkers alike

Responsibilities

Essential Duties (Primary Responsibilities) include the following:

• Partners with event managers on Tier I & II internal and client facing events, transportation, food & beverage, registration.
• Leads the planning and coordination of local and regional events, including but not limited to internal trainings, client events, tradeshows, industry conferences, and webinars
• Liaise with vendors, exhibitors, and stakeholders during the event planning process for all event types.
• Maintain and coordinate shipments of all event supplies supporting the inventory management process.
• Assists with administrative tasks such as ordering supplies, processing invoices, and special projects as assigned.

Travel Expectations

• Enthusiastic about travel, able to work evenings and weekends as required for events.
• In office minimum one day per week.

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