Gerson Lehrman Group - Intelligently Connecting Institutions and Expertise.

Venue Coordinator

Austin, TX


Introduction:

Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG) Councils (www.glgcouncils.com) are industry- and discipline-focused networks of consultants, physicians, scientists, engineers, attorneys, market researchers and other professionals from around the world. GLG Council Members enable decision-makers at investment firms, corporations and non-profit organizations to better understand the products, services, companies, issues, and industries on which they focus. On an annual basis, GLG coordinates thousands of in-person meetings and events as a core mechanism for interaction between Council Members and clients.

Venue Coordinators arrange the venues used for small-group meetings, Roundtables, Education Seminars and Master Classes, which take place with regular frequency in New York City, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and London. The Venue 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

  • Work with the Live Meetings team to coordinate venue space for all meetings
  • Maintain open communication with venue contacts through out the event planning process to ensure proper event set-up and headcounts
  • Research new venue space and negotiate contracts
  • Collect receipts from venues and track venue spend
  • Analyze venue selection to maximize quality for all GLG live meetings and minimize cost

Candidate profile:

Potential candidates possess:

  • Zero to two years of post-undergraduate experience, preferably in an events coordination capacity
  • Demonstrated ability with contract negotiation and experience with contractual terms specific to venue management
  • 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.)
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize activities effectively, while ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Successful track record working in a team environment
  • 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

Overview and Context of Gerson Lehrman Group:

Based in New York City, Gerson Lehrman Group (www.glgroup.com) provides systems to manage expert networks. Its services and web-based software help the world's leading financial services firms, consultancies, corporations and nonprofits find, engage, and manage their proprietary expert networks, by tapping the global associations of the GLG Councils (www.glgcouncils.com). More than 150,000 subject-matter experts of the GLG Councils deepen clients' understanding of critical issues through a wide range of consulting methods, including telephone consultations, expert surveys and seminars. Our offices are in New York, Austin, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Washington, DC, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong and London.

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

Follow up:

Please email a resume and cover letter to:

Diane Seman
Human Resources
Gerson Lehrman Group
301 Congress Ave., Suite 900
Austin, TX 78701