Burnett Specialists Staffing & Recruiting
Event Coordinator/ Admin Assistant
Burnett Specialists Staffing & Recruiting, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Job Description
Event Coordinator / Administrative Assistant Location:
Greenway Plaza, Houston, TX Job ID:
133452
Position Type:
Temporary/Contract (1 year, with potential for direct hire) Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Compensation:
$19.56/hour Work Setting:
In-office only Parking:
Validated/Free Pre-Employment Requirements:
Drug screen required
Job Summary
Our client company is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented
Event Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
to support their Human Resources (HR) and Data Analytics & Research (DAR) teams. In this role, you will plan and execute a variety of meetings, workshops, and events while providing administrative support. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and foster collaboration within the company and the community.
Key Responsibilities Event Coordination: Plan and manage internal and external events, including workgroup meetings, workshops, conferences, and employee engagement activities. Design event agendas, organize speaker sessions, prepare materials, and coordinate with exhibitors and sponsors. Oversee on-site and virtual logistics, including registration, technical support, and issue resolution. Collaborate with the Communications team on outreach strategies and event promotion. Collect and analyze feedback for post-event reports and improvement recommendations. Administrative Support: Manage schedules, calendars, and agendas for meetings and events. Prepare meeting mailouts, take minutes, and handle related correspondence. Provide front desk support as needed. Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison between the company, co-organizers, external stakeholders, volunteers, sponsors, and attendees. Qualifications
Required: Bachelor's degree in Event Management or equivalent professional experience. Proven experience in event coordination, preferably in technical or corporate environments. Strong organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and event management tools. Availability to occasionally work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Preferred: Degree in Geography, GIS, Earth Sciences, or related field. Experience working with GIS, geographic data, or HR-related event planning. Work Environment
Travel:
Occasional travel within the region may be required. Extended Hours:
May be needed during major events. This position involves planning events for multiple departments, including:
Data Analytics & Research (DAR):
Geographic Data Workgroup meetings, Houston Area GIS Day & Expo. Human Resources (HR):
Employee engagement activities such as the annual picnic, holiday events, and more.
To Apply: If you're ready to bring your event management expertise to the client, apply today to join our dynamic team!
#HOUGW34
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Meet The Recruiter
Michelle Waldron Operations Manager
Michelle has been with Burnett since 2011 and is currently working as the Operations Manager in the Greenway/ Downtown division. She manages the temp operations staff as well as the direct hire consultants in the office. While at Burnett, she has worked her way up from a Staff Assistant to Staffing Manager to Operations Manager. Michelle specializes in Administrative, HR, Marketing, and Legal positions, which offer her the opportunity to work with a variety of people and help change their lives. Michelle is also involved in managing convention events with clients and her team to ensure a smooth and successful show.
Michelle has excellent client and candidate relationships that maintain year after year. Michelle has twin boy toddlers and is a busy working mother with a passion for her family and career.
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Event Coordinator / Administrative Assistant Location:
Greenway Plaza, Houston, TX Job ID:
133452
Position Type:
Temporary/Contract (1 year, with potential for direct hire) Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Compensation:
$19.56/hour Work Setting:
In-office only Parking:
Validated/Free Pre-Employment Requirements:
Drug screen required
Job Summary
Our client company is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented
Event Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
to support their Human Resources (HR) and Data Analytics & Research (DAR) teams. In this role, you will plan and execute a variety of meetings, workshops, and events while providing administrative support. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and foster collaboration within the company and the community.
Key Responsibilities Event Coordination: Plan and manage internal and external events, including workgroup meetings, workshops, conferences, and employee engagement activities. Design event agendas, organize speaker sessions, prepare materials, and coordinate with exhibitors and sponsors. Oversee on-site and virtual logistics, including registration, technical support, and issue resolution. Collaborate with the Communications team on outreach strategies and event promotion. Collect and analyze feedback for post-event reports and improvement recommendations. Administrative Support: Manage schedules, calendars, and agendas for meetings and events. Prepare meeting mailouts, take minutes, and handle related correspondence. Provide front desk support as needed. Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison between the company, co-organizers, external stakeholders, volunteers, sponsors, and attendees. Qualifications
Required: Bachelor's degree in Event Management or equivalent professional experience. Proven experience in event coordination, preferably in technical or corporate environments. Strong organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and event management tools. Availability to occasionally work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Preferred: Degree in Geography, GIS, Earth Sciences, or related field. Experience working with GIS, geographic data, or HR-related event planning. Work Environment
Travel:
Occasional travel within the region may be required. Extended Hours:
May be needed during major events. This position involves planning events for multiple departments, including:
Data Analytics & Research (DAR):
Geographic Data Workgroup meetings, Houston Area GIS Day & Expo. Human Resources (HR):
Employee engagement activities such as the annual picnic, holiday events, and more.
To Apply: If you're ready to bring your event management expertise to the client, apply today to join our dynamic team!
#HOUGW34
#ZR
Meet The Recruiter
Michelle Waldron Operations Manager
Michelle has been with Burnett since 2011 and is currently working as the Operations Manager in the Greenway/ Downtown division. She manages the temp operations staff as well as the direct hire consultants in the office. While at Burnett, she has worked her way up from a Staff Assistant to Staffing Manager to Operations Manager. Michelle specializes in Administrative, HR, Marketing, and Legal positions, which offer her the opportunity to work with a variety of people and help change their lives. Michelle is also involved in managing convention events with clients and her team to ensure a smooth and successful show.
Michelle has excellent client and candidate relationships that maintain year after year. Michelle has twin boy toddlers and is a busy working mother with a passion for her family and career.
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