Event Coordinator

The Event Coordinator will report to the Head of Meeting & Experiences and support all aspects of planning and execution for events and assist with administrative tasks, processes, and procedures.

You will:

• Learn and assist with all areas of onsite event planning including, but not limited to food and beverage arrangements, rooming lists, set-up/ break-down of a registration desk, etc.

• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task programs and projects in a fast-paced environment with short timeframes.
• Provide onsite back-up and support with frequent travel (25%)
• Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process
• General administrative support within the meetings & experiences team

You have:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exemplary organization and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and a drive to problem solve
• A proactive, organized, innovative, and forward-thinking mindset
• A focus on being output-driven
• A passion for learning about project management tools and the ability to participate within cross-functional project team(s)
• Motivation to grow and develop within the team
• Ability to liaise with external vendors as it relates to conferences (Printer, Travel Agency, etc.)
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, the registration and app software for events
• A minimum of 1-year general business or event planning experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• A bachelors degree

Travel

• Preferred Candidate will be tied to a HUB office in Hudson Yards, NYC or Holmdel NJ.
• This role requires the ability to travel up to 25%

Salary Range:

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, youll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardians Purpose to inspire well-being we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits . Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com .

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.