Company & Role Overview
Summary
Our client, a leader in the cannabis industry, is seeking a talented and experienced **Event Coordinator** for a **3-month contract** to lead the planning and execution of our future events. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with hands-on execution experience, adept at building relationships, and passionate about shaping the future of the cannabis industry.
This role is an in person role based out of our Scottsdale, AZ office.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** _(include the following but other duties may be assigned_):
* Plan, organize, and execute a variety of events. (i.e. trade shows, social events, etc.)
* Collaborate with clients to understand their event objectives and requirements.
* Develop detailed event plans, timelines, and budgets.
* Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and venues to ensure all event logistics are managed effectively.
* Oversee event setup, execution, and teardown, ensuring all aspects run smoothly.
* Manage event staff and volunteers, providing clear instructions and support.
* Handle any issues or emergencies that arise during events, ensuring a positive experience for attendees.
* Evaluate event success and gather feedback to improve future events.
* Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to continuously enhance event quality.
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:**
* Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field.
* Proven experience as an Event Coordinator or in a similar role.
* Strong organizational and project management skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.
**COMPETENCIES (SKILLS AND ABILITIES):**
* **Leadership:** Ability to lead and motivate a team, ensuring everyone is aligned with event goals.
* **Attention to Detail:** Meticulous in planning and executing events, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
* **Time Management:** Efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines.
* **Negotiation Skills:** Strong ability to negotiate with vendors and suppliers to secure the best terms.
* **Customer Focus:** Dedicated to understanding and meeting the needs of clients and attendees.
* **Adaptability:** Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and handle unexpected challenges with ease.
* **Financial Acumen:** Skilled in budgeting and financial management to ensure events are cost-effective.
* **Communication:** Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
_Compensation for this role will be based on experience, work location, and other factors. Candidates must be at least 21 years old. We are not sponsoring Visas at this time. Must be able to legally work in the United States. Candidates will need to provide documentation verifying identity and legal work authorization within 3 business days._
_About Vangst:_
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Vangst is the cannabis industry’s hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained \u0026 credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry’s go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry’s leading businesses._
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Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies._
_Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry._
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Vangst’s headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde Capital, and others._
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Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws._
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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training._
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