JOB TITLE:

Event Coordinator

JOB TYPE:

Full Time - Hybrid

TYPICAL/EXPECTED % OF OVERNIGHT TRAVEL:

10% travel and attendance at assigned sales meetings and conventions

ABOUT YOU:

This role is a member of the Event Management team, which meets business objectives by creating innovative, quality events aligned with organizational strategies. The incumbent is responsible for pre-event logistics and on-site execution of various assignments for annual meetings, conventions, national conferences, incentive and recognition programs.

Incumbents of this role are required to be on call and/or available after hours, to provide their own mobile device, and to distribute their mobile phone number accordingly. Alternatively, individuals may distribute their office phone number if their office phone is set to forward calls to their personal device when they are not physically present.

YOU HAVE:

• Passion. Interest in corporate meeting/convention planning. Strong interpersonal skills.

• Technical skills. Required proficiency in computer applications and database management including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

• Punctuality. Action oriented and a self-starter.

• Coordination. Effective time management and organization of multiple ongoing projects. Team player with a focus on serving the customer.

• Experience. Previous experience in event management. CVENT experience required.

• Education. Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required.

• Preferred. Abode Photoshop / InDesign proficiency preferred. Web and email design experience preferred. Experience with Independent Sales Reps preferred. Desire to grow in the event management field. Strong ability to self-set priorities.

  YOU WILL:

• Manage. Event website design and registration development using the CVENT software. Development and maintenance of event apps using CVENT. Planning and execution of virtual webinars. Maintain event budget and reconcile expenses. Manage onsite registration technology.

• Collaborate. Partnering with marketing to manage trade shows and conventions (college, champ and yearbook conventions).

• Strengthen. Develop and manage vendor relationships for event deliverables and services.

• Help. Customer service support for both internal and customer facing events. Other projects as assigned.

  LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:

• We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.

• We invest in your future. We offer a 401K match vested immediately.

• We believe in flexibility. We provide hybrid work options.

• We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt, including company paid holidays.

• We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.

  ABOUT US:

  Celebrating over 125 years of business, Jostens has been a part of local communities, working with K-12 schools, colleges and universities, teams, and affiliation groups. Representatives from Jostens touch thousands of schools and groups every day, working to make a difference with products and services that recognize accomplishments and help people tell their stories. These products, along with resources for educators, yearbook curriculum and services to help motivate and inspire like Jostens Renaissance® and Commitment to Graduate (C2G) are all designed to contribute to a positive and rewarding school experience. As a household name and leading brand in our market, we are passionate about being the most trusted partner in celebrating moments that matter. We are a mid-size company with a small company feel, allowing us to move fast and explore innovative ideas.

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ALL ABOUT MARKETING

Our Marketing team leverages digital marketing strategies and tactics focused on schools, independent sales reps, parents and students to deliver the right message, to the right customer, at the right time. Team members will understand and leverage customer insights through data analysis & testing to then create experiences and relevant content throughout the customer journey and to support our specialized products lines including Yearbooks, Class Rings, Graduation Products and Professional Sports. Through executing across a variety of consumer touchpoints on jostens.com, social, e-mail and print materials, the team collaborates with internal partners to create relevant and timely marketing campaigns to meet the needs of our customers. Jostens allows for a hybrid work setting that focuses on creating professional and personal development. We can’t wait to show you what our Marketing Team has to offer at Jostens!

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):

Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please reach out to our HR team at recruiter@jostens.com or (952) 830-3399.

Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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