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Form of workWho we are:
Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!
How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more. If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/.
The Position:
Panasonic Avionics Corporation is looking for an Associate Events Manager to support our events, exhibits, and demo requests. We are looking for someone who has the ability to assist with a variety of aspects of events, from layout and planning to full production and execution. The Associate Events Manager will assist the Manager, Events & Exhibits in the areas of conceptual, technical, marketing, communication, and project management of live experiences – both internal and external - from intimate gatherings to global conventions.Events and Exhibit Support
- Support preplanning for events, including but not limited to executing on goals, conceptualizing the experience, venue selection, qualifying vendors, hotel bookings, and other logistics as needed.
- Support Coordination of pre/onsite/post event and exhibit and serve as on-site event assistant manager and key point person.
- Support Manager in show setup, including scheduling, assembly and management; allocate resources on-site, identify potential issues/risks and develop contingency plans.
- Facilitate and at times lead design for scenic and/or activations, installation & dismantle, logistics & staffing, IT, AV, catering, travel, and more.
- Create, iterate and distribute event materials such as event surveys, briefs, milestone schedules, floor plans, show flows/scripts, ‘Know Before You Go’ sheets and production schedules to appropriate internal and external parties.
- Support event budget development, management, and reconciliation. This includes being the liaison with the contractors & vendors as needed, from quote, contract to final payment.
- Vendor qualification includes building Creative Briefs, RPFs/RFIs, selection, negotiating contracts, and payment throughout.
- Proactively build and update milestone schedules with internal and external partners to allow adequate time for event-related deliverables.
- Provide analytics and evaluate all aspects (goals, KPIs, event technology, etc.) of events, with the goal of improving quality as well as cost and time efficiencies.
- Gather and report on event metrics such as attendance, consumption, and satisfaction.
- Any other duties a required.
- Support as needed Demo Rooms/Galleries in HQ, Boeing, Airbus, and others as directed by Manager while working transversally across multiple departments to achieve task.
- Assist as needed and directed by manager with customer demo requests.
- Actively seek out and maintain current knowledge of experiential design, virtual events, and production across all industries that Panasonic Avionics Corporation could learn and grow from.
- Grow and invest in productive and collaborative relationships with internal colleagues and external vendors.
- Develop individual goals that are measurable and tie into overall team and company goals and initiatives.
- Support teammates in execution and throughout planning with larger department initiatives and/or events.
The salary wage range of $70,000 – $118,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.
What we are looking for:
- Excellent communicate skills, in English, both in writing and verbally to all levels of the organization as well as external customers.
- Ability to be discreet with confidential matters and maintain compliance with Panasonic’s corporate security policy (ISM).
- Demonstrated professionalism and ability to protect controlled information.
- Experience handling multiple demanding projects simultaneously.
- Experience in vendor management.
- Self-motivated to learn and grow further in the area of technology as it relates to online experiences.
- Impeccable organizational and time-management abilities.
- Strong creativity applicable to live and online experiences.
- Ability to remain productive and positive in high-pressure situations.
- Strong critical-thinking and logistical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to understand the big picture with strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated professionalism and ability to protect controlled information.
- Practiced ability to analyze and resolve problems, organize own work, coordinate projects, multi-task and set priorities.
- Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
- Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
- High School diploma or equivalent working experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience specific to live events with 1,000+ attendees.
- Knowledge and experience in Event coordination and planning a plus.
- Familiarity with Smartsheet is a plus.
- CMP certification is a plus.
- Expert level of skills in the use of MS office suite of software applications i.e. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Possess the mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to attend meetings.
- Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
- Travel requirement: 30% travel may be required.
Our Principles:
Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude
What we offer:
At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.
- We offer flexible remote work options depending on your role. Where possible, we offer fully remote or hybrid work opportunities.
- Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive unlimited PTO. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year plus a paid company-wide shut down in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year.
- Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
- 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1
- Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.
All applicants are subject to Company policies, third party customer and worksite requirements, and government requirements, regarding vaccination and/or testing for COVID-19. Where permitted by applicable law, applicants may be required to be fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, unless they are eligible for and obtain an exemption based on a reasonable accommodation because of a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. While the Company strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, it may require vaccination and/or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply, in accordance with applicable law. At those locations where requirements apply, exemptions will be considered based on applicable law.
Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporation.
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