Marketing Events Coordinator
Company: DLA Piper
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job
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DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional collaborative and
supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our
firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a
place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let's
see what we can achieve. Together.
If you are a highly talented Marketing Events Coordinator, we want
to hear from you!
This position is remote, but candidates should reside in Chicago,
DC, Northern Virginia, or the Baltimore area. Occasional travel may
be required for events.
The Events Coordinator organizes logistics of various small to
mid-sized events including branded and co-branded programs,
business development functions, client entertainment, networking
and appreciation events; practice and sector group events and other
events tied to key firm strategic initiatives.
The position performs all responsibilities with a commitment to
providing "white glove service" to the firm's attorneys and
professional staff, as well as firm clients and business partners.
The Events Coordinator reports to the Sr. Manager Marketing Events
and works closely with other members of the events team and
marketing department.
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma
2 years' experience in event planning
Must possess solid project management skills and be capable of
working well under pressure
Ability to adapt quickly to change in a fast-paced, deadline-driven
environment
Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor to
interact with lawyers, clients and staff on a regular basis
Ability to work effectively with all levels of management across
departments
Must be detailed-oriented with a strong work ethic and excellent
organizational skills
Must have outstanding problem-solving skills to handle a variety of
projects and assignments simultaneously
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and some knowledge of event
technologies
Preferred Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Liberal
Arts, or related field
Experience working with budgets and knowledge of CRM and CVENT
Ability to stay current on industry trends and best practices and
attending webinars and seeking opportunities for professional
growth
What will your day look like?
As a Marketing Events Coordinator, you will serve as a lead or
support team member responsible for planning, coordinating and
executing an event including invite creation, list management,
venue sourcing, menu selection, vendor selection and management.
You will collaborate with event stakeholders (attorneys, marketing
managers and business development team) to coordinate staff/client
events including dinners and receptions. You will also work closely
with internal teams to plan and execute events that meet
expectations for client appreciation and/or recognition. You'll be
responsible for the administration of CVENT platform.
Additionally, you will create invitations, build registration pages
and microsites, manage attendee lists and profiles, create reports,
and update and maintain data pre and post event. You'll coordinate
and order promotional items, speaker gifts and marketing items. You
will also create and develop relationships with vendors and
industry professionals. You will ensure events are delivered on
time and on budget. You will travel as needed for on-site event
execution.
To learn more about DLA Piper, please visit our website
(https://www.dlapiper.com/en/us/) .
We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is
challenging, rewarding, and, we believe, truly different from our
competitors. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and
a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long
and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success.
General & Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may
vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there
are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA
Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients,
lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to
correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties
as required;
Foster positive work relationships;
Comply with all firm policies and practices;
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working
at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen
reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference
calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as
a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in
how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to
lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the
human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs
are sedentary if walking and standing are required only
occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Application Process:
If you have a request for an accommodation during the application
process or have any questions about the process, please contact
careers@us.dlapiper.com (ecareers@us.dlapiper.com) . Please add
noreply@dlapipercareers.us to your list of safe senders.
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending
application materials via email.---------
No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
Agency applications will not be considered.------
Job: Marketing
Organization: Marketing
Title: Marketing Events Coordinator
Location: District of Columbia-Washington
Requisition ID: 24000193
Other Locations: United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United
States-Virginia-Reston, United States-Illinois-Chicago
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