Event Coordinator: Lighthouse Consulting Group, Warren RI

We are hiring for a full time Event Coordinator. This person will be responsible for co-coordinating a range of events including industry trade shows, networking events, and training programs. Coordination includes venue management, organizing content, budget management, day-to-day task management and overall leadership.

We are an association management company based in Warren, RI that delivers trade shows, conferences, expositions, and meetings ranging in size from 15 – 1,000+ for domestic and international attendees. We are well respected for excelling in managing events, increasing attendance and revenue, organizing all aspects of events, and improving marketing and graphics, as well as databases, systems, and contracts.

Detailed responsibilities

1. Day to day operations of event management that include but are not limited to: educational content and program oversight; marketing and PR; exhibit hall coordination; negotiating with and selecting show management company and maintaining contact throughout; select and maintain contact with conference venue and hotel, as well as contract management; website updates; onsite coordination of exhibit hall, educational sessions, registration, and all other conference events.

2. Improving the reach of the marketing material and increase attendance at all events.

3. Ensuring that all events meet financial targets.

4. Ensuring the best, most relevant content is being delivered.

Requirements:

• Master’s in event, business or relevant are  preferred; or BA/BS degree in event management required;
• 1-3 years’ related business experience, outdoor recreational industry, specifically recreational boating preferred.
• Must be able to work in the company’s Rhode Island office and be able to travel up to six weeks per year.
• Must have strong organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and be able to work successfully in a small, entrepreneurial business.
• Company culture is a priority for us; a good fit within ours is a must.
• Salary commensurate with experience.

Cover letters, resume and three references should be sent to:   info@lighthousecg.com. Please include “event management” in any subject line.