Meeting Planner

3 days ago

Washington, United States Palmer Legal Staffing Full time

A D.C. Law Firm is seeking a Meeting Planner to join their team. Under the general guidance of the Director of Training & Events, the Meeting Planner will have an important role in a department producing 100-150 mainly virtual, with several hybrid events per year. This is an exempt position. The role is 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and work or travel outside of normal business hours may be required. This is a HYBRID role. It is bonus-eligible and offers room for growth and promotion.


Status: Direct Hire

Salary: $70K-85K DOE

*LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY*


Duties and Responsibilities:

Event Management

  • Work closely with the Director on all events from initial design and pre-planning stages through execution and follow-up.
  • Manage the logistics during the event planning process, including:
  • Event timelines and checklists;
  • Attendee communications, including registration/RSVPs, attendee dietary restrictions and special needs, and messaging on the training registration platform;
  • Track payments and follow up with unpaid registrants;
  • Function space allocation and room set-ups, AV equipment;
  • Speaker coordination and technical support;
  • Proofreading and producing slides, nametags, handouts, and other materials;
  • Ensure correct number of polls, enter into Zoom, and track timing for CPE credit;
  • Continuing education credit coordination;
  • On-site set-up and supervision;
  • Room block management;
  • Food & Beverage selections and review Banquet Event Orders;
  • Virtual and in person event host and technical lead;
  • Send preliminary survey results to speakers within one business day; and
  • Post-event attendee follow-up.
  • Develop and manage event budgets, track expenses during the planning process, and complete event summaries with final expenses within one week of event conclusion.
  • Maintain a detailed electronic filing system for all events.
  • Provide feedback and make recommendations for better efficiencies involving the meetings logistics and communication process; seek and suggest possible solutions in order to ensure effective outcomes.
  • Serve as lead and/or primary backup for event production.

General / Marketing Activities

  • Assist in maintaining, developing and leveraging Firm client/prospect mailing lists.
  • Participate in team strategy sessions regarding programming and scheduling.
  • Coordinate the shipment of marketing materials for off-site events.
  • Assist with the private/dedicated training intake process.
  • Build courses in the LMS as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Hospitality, or a related field required.
  • CMP or DES preferred.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of event planning experience, preferably in professional services or associations.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
  • Skilled in production of events using Zoom Meetings and Zoom Webinar or similar virtual meeting software required.
  • Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with proven track record interfacing with partners, clients, and other stakeholders.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask.
  • Exhibits grace under pressure.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.
  • Reside in the Washington, DC, metro area and be willing to be in the office a minimum of four days per week.


How To Apply: Please respond with your resume for consideration. We welcome all candidates that meet the REQUIRED qualifications with recent relevant experience. Palmer Legal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

About Us: Palmer is an award winning staffing agency offering direct hire, temp-to-hire, and temporary placements for administrative, management, executive, legal and more. We represent more than 500 of the finest law firms and legal departments in the D.C. area.

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