Event Coordinator – New York, NY
The Event Coordinator is responsible for planning and managing events by booking venues, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring smooth execution. This remote role involves vendor negotiation, event problem-solving, and evaluating event success through reporting, suitable for both entry-level and experienced candidates.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Customer Services.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Overview
This Confidential Client is hiring a Remote Event Coordinator to support event planning and execution across virtual and in-person programs. This is a full-time role appropriate for entry-level to experienced candidates who are organized, vendor-focused, and comfortable managing logistics and post-event reporting.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate venues, caterers, speakers, and event schedules
- Build and maintain relationships with vendors and venues
- Research, negotiate, and secure favorable vendor terms
- Manage events on the day(s) of delivery and resolve issues as they arise
- Evaluate event success and prepare post-event reports
- Process invoices and ensure contract compliance
- Perform additional administrative duties to support the events team
Required Qualifications
- Prior experience in meeting coordination, event planning, customer service, or administrative support preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Communications, Public Relations or related field preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong organizational skills and proven ability to multitask
- Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a remote environment and coordinating with distributed teams
Compensation & Employment Type
- Pay: $20.00 per hour
- Employment type: Full-time
- This is a remote / telecommute role (U.S. applicants preferred)
Why Join
Confidential Client offers competitive hourly benefits for eligible employees. Benefits may include medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit, and commuter benefits (where applicable) — details provided during the hiring process.
Inclusive Hiring
Careertakes and our client are committed to fair hiring practices. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process — please let us know if you need assistance.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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