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52.00 USD / Hour
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Our client, a professional services firm located in Midtown, Manhattan is looking for a Temporary Event Planner to join their team for a maternity leave coverage. This position will start in mid-June and last for 7 months with flexibility to extend. This role will operate on a hybrid schedule with flexibility to be in office based on team needs. Hours are 9:00am-6:00pm with flexibility for events and travel. Compensation is up to $52/hour DOE.

Job Responsibility:

  • Serve as the lead project manager for events from initial creative design and pre-planning stages through on-site execution
  • Research, conduct RFPs, and recommend appropriate venues for events
  • Conduct site visits and site inspections of potential event properties
  • Prepare PowerPoint visual presentations and/or cost-comparison spreadsheets of venue recommendations
  • Demonstrate expertise in negotiating contracts to secure favorable rates, terms, and concessions
  • Manage the logistics during the event planning process
  • Design exceptional attendee experiences for high-end client receptions and dinners
  • Develop and manage event budgets, track expenses during planning process
  • Maintain a detailed electronic filing system for all events
  • Establish and cultivate strong relationships with hotels, restaurants, and other third-party providers
  • Support the department head in developing ways to streamline the event planning process
  • Identify and incorporate industry best practices into our planning process

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in meetings and events management
  • Professional services firm or financial services experience is a plus
  • Experience working with domestic venues, international experience is a plus
  • Expertise in negotiation and hotel/restaurant contracting
  • Expertise in food, wine, travel, and hospitality services
  • Extensive experience in planning high-end dinners at top restaurants with a strong knowledge of leading restaurants, chefs and sommeliers
  • A strong relationship with hotel industry and experience with conferences
  • A demonstrated ability to make recommendations and influence senior executives and decision makers
  • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation is a plus.
  • An active participant/networker in the event management industry. A member of MPI, PCMA, or other associations for event professionals is desirable.
  • Advances skills in MS Office required
  • Budgeting/cost tracking experience required
  • InterAction or other CRM experience required
  • Ability to travel up to 25%

Nice to have:

  • Professional services firm or financial services experience
  • International experience
  • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation
  • Member of MPI, PCMA, or other associations for event professionals

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Job Posted:
May 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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