Events Coordinator

Austin, TX

Events Coordinators plan, manage and execute the small-group meetings, Education Seminars and Master Classes that take place with regular frequency in New York City, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, London and Hong Kong. The Events Coordinator role is an exciting entry-level position in a fast-growing global firm with opportunities to work closely with business and investment leaders that are driving industry throughout the world.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Organize, arrange logistics for, and market GLG events
• Book industry professionals who are members of GLG Council Member Programs to lead and facilitate events and meetings
• Arrange and manage the logistics associated with the research practice’s global events and team members’ travel
• Ensure administrative tracking of client interest in and attendance at GLG events
• Manage event, client and Council Member information through the GLG website and online meeting management system, including maintaining receipts, and submitting event expenses in a timely manner.

Candidate profile:

Potential candidates possess:

• Zero to three years of post-undergraduate experience, preferably in an events coordination capacity
• Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated proficiency in oral, writing and presentation abilities in a business-focused setting using a variety of communication channels (telephone, e-mail, in-person, etc.)
• Successful track record working in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize activities effectively, while ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Interest in building an Internet-driven business
• Demonstrated fluency in using technology tools to improve effectiveness and increase efficiency
• A degree from a top-tier university or equivalent work experience

We seek bright, positive and flexible people who also:

• Act with the highest integrity and professionalism in all their endeavors
• Utilize superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Think creatively and focus on opportunities for growth, and lead others to do the same
• Express a strong desire to work in a team
• Respond effectively to management direction and clients’ needs
• Demonstrate the ability and initiative to handle increasing responsibility over time

Evaluation, Compensation and Benefits:

Following is an initial estimate of compensation and benefits for this position. The final compensation structure depends on many factors and these numbers are subject to change.

Salary: Competitive base salary plus year-end performance-based discretionary bonus Healthcare: United Health plan and Metlife Dental Insurance Vacation: 15 days per year plus New York Stock Exchange holidays

Notes: Gerson Lehrman Group does not allow employees to trade stocks or any other security that may present a conflict of interest or appearance of conflict of interest. GLG also requires that all employees sign a non-compete agreement with our firm. We conduct background checks on all prospective new hires.

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