AddressMeeting & Events Planner
Job ID
156431
Posted
05-Mar-2024
Service line
Advisory Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Administrative, Customer Service
Location(s)
New York City - New York - United States of America
About the Role:
The Park Program Planner is at the forefront of delivering a positive guest experience as a cultural ambassador and service leader. In this role, you would be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive programming calendar that fosters community engagement and placemaking for The Green at 320, a privately owned, public park space in downtown Chicago. Ideal candidate will be passionate about public and community programming and effective working independently and with groups. This role will be expected to working non-traditional hours and be confident in managing programs and events onsite.
What you’ll do:
Develop and implement a comprehensive programming calendar that caters to the interests and needs of a wide variety of park visitors. This includes but is not limited to cultural events, live performances, fitness classes, vendor markets, educational workshops, and seasonal celebrations.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee the logistics of all park events and activities, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish. This involves booking vendors, drafting layouts, creating signage, managing budgets, communicating details to various teams, and overseeing setup and breakdown.
Collaborate with the digital marketing and public relation teams teams to create a marketing plan that effectively promotes park events and activities through various channels, including social media, email newsletters, press releases, and community outreach. Capture content during events that can be used for future marketing use or to share on social media in real time.
Foster a sense of community among park visitors, building tenants, nearby businesses, community groups, and neighboring residents. Act as a liaison between the park and the community to solicit feedback and incorporate suggestions into programming efforts.
Manage the inventory of park assets including furniture, audio equipment, lawn games, tents, signage, and other amenities. Perform routine checks to ensure everything is in a working order and presentable condition. Schedule repairs and order replacements when necessary.
Monitor the success and impact of park programs through attendance records, participant feedback, and other metrics. Evaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements based on data analysis. Prepare regular reports for property ownership and stakeholders to demonstrate the value of programming efforts.
Support the Meeting and Events Manager in external marketing efforts to drive space revenue and ensure awareness of events to tenants. Perform other duties as assigned.
What you’ll need:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree or professional hospitality accreditations preferred.
2-4 years of experience in a professional working setting, preferably in event planning, programs/events at a public park, museum, performing arts center or cultural institution.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Meeting and Events Planner position is $100,000 annually [or $48.07 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Meeting and Events Planner position is $110,000 annually [or $52.88 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.
CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.
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