Event Coordinator

Andersen Corporation

We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. By celebrating our differences and embracing a positive work-life balance, we are recognized as a Yellow Ribbon company, one of Forbes Magazine’s 2021 “America’s Best Large Employers” and a “Best Employer for Diversity.” As a 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference.

Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

https://www.andersenwindows.com/


Position Details

Event Coordinator
Job
Full-time
6/10/2022
Twin Cities Metro
Minneapolis, MN

POSITION PURPOSE

We are looking for an event professional with a passion for creating meaningful and engaging customer experiences. The Event Coordinator will support the Andersen Events and Experience department in the planning and execution of events, tradeshows, and meetings. You will provide both logistics and Cvent support on small events and be responsible for the end-to-end planning of assigned events within Andersen. We are looking for someone with a customer-first mindset who is highly organized and is a team player.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage assigned events through their lifecycle, including, but not limited to: project management, experience design and execution, budget management, registration, and all other logistics within virtual, hybrid or in-person events for small meetings. 
  • Project manage the registration website build and design process using Cvent 
  • Provide support for Event Planners with logistics of meetings to include invite lists, rooming reports, flight & transportation manifests, registration reports, activity registration, etc. 
  • Input content and send event communications as directed (save the date notifications, email invitations, confirmation communications & “Know Before You Go” documents, etc.) 
  • Provide onsite support for meetings and events to include registration management, transportation management, breakout session support, venue management, AV management and other duties as assigned by the planner. 
  • Effectively manage resources to deliver against competing event schedules. 
  • Develop and own relationships with internal stakeholders, agencies, and vendors to ensure best-in-class work is consistently delivered. 
  • Use program data to drive ROI and measure the effectiveness of program initiatives, program processes, operational execution. 
  • Propose new ideas to improve departmental efficiencies and implement process improvements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, SKILL AND/OR COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

  • A minimum of 2 years prior experience in event management related activities 
  • Cvent Event Management software experience preferred. 
  • Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. 
  • Customer-first mindset. 
  • Strong organization and project management skills with tolerance for ambiguity. 
  • Able to establish relationships within a matrix organization; work with various levels of organization, including leadership. 
  • Effective communication and presentation skills (with and to Executives, Marketing peers, and to external audiences). 
  • Ability to work independently under own direction and initiative. 
  • Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment. 
  • Ability to handle and maintain confidential information. 
  • Ability to quickly adapt and be flexible with changes to business needs. 
  • Ability to be simultaneously strategic and tactical with a strong attention to detail to deliver outstanding results. 
  • Excels at problem solving and approaching problems in multiple ways. 
  • Calm under pressure. 
  • Adobe Illustrator experience a plus as a compliment to Cvent website builds. 
  • Ability to travel (up to 25%). 
  • Flexibility in work schedule is required (to include evenings and weekends, as needed). 
  • May require standing for long periods, walking great distances and ability to lift and move boxes up to 40 lbs.

CULTURE AND BENEFITS

“Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook.

Benefits include, and are not limited to:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance 
  • Health Savings Account contributions 
  • Paid holidays plus PTO 
  • 401(k) plan & contributions 
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities 
  • Charity contributions 
  • Nationwide career opportunities

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.



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