Event Coordinator plans, organizes, and executes events, managing everything from client needs, budgets, venues, and vendors (caterers, entertainment) to on-site logistics, setup, and post-event breakdown and evaluation, requiring strong skills in communication, negotiation, multitasking, problem-solving, and attention to detail to ensure smooth, successful, and memorable experiences.
Core Responsibilities
Client Liaison: Meeting clients to define event goals, needs, budget, and theme.
Budget Management: Creating, monitoring, and controlling event budgets.
Vendor Management: Selecting, negotiating with, and coordinating venues, caterers, entertainers, photographers, and suppliers.
Logistics & Planning: Booking spaces, developing timelines, creating seating charts, and managing event infrastructure (tech, rentals).
On-Site Management: Overseeing setup, teardown, staff, volunteers, and troubleshooting issues during the event.
Marketing & Promotion: Assisting with event promotion via social media, email, and other channels.
Post-Event: Gathering feedback, evaluating success, and preparing reports.