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location

Ridgewood, NJ

salary

$110,000

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$150,000

employment type

Direct Hire

category

Administrative

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Career Group

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This opportunity is through Career Group Events, a Women-Owned staffing firm trusted by leading brands to support their high-profile events. From festivals and trade shows to brand activations, we connect dynamic talent with unforgettable experiences.

This is an internal opportunity within Career Group Companies, a premier, Women-Owned recruitment and advisory firm recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Recruiting Firms. With over 40 years of experience, we are known for our high-touch, personalized approach and our commitment to excellence.

Corporate Events Planner

A boutique consulting firm specializing in corporate event production is seeking an experienced Corporate Events Planner to join its small, high-performing team.


This role requires approximately 25% travel, including domestic and limited international events.

The Meeting Planner will support a portfolio of association and corporate event clients, managing logistics, vendor coordination, client communications, and onsite execution for live and virtual meetings. This role is well-suited for a detail-oriented professional with proven corporate events experience who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and takes pride in delivering seamless event experiences.

Base salary range: $110,000–$150,000, dependent on experience

Location: 1-2 days/week in Redwood, NJ – a lot of flexibility for remote work weekly – not necessary to go in every week


Key Responsibilities

Event & Meeting Execution

  • Support the planning and delivery of live, virtual, and hybrid corporate events and conferences
  • Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and logistics across internal and external stakeholders
  • Research, contract, and manage vendors including hotels, venues, restaurants, audiovisual partners, and travel-related services
  • Lead speaker rehearsals, technical run-throughs, and onsite execution
  • Prepare event materials including speaker communications, agendas, badges, signage, and information packets
  • Pack, ship, and manage event supplies and materials

Client & Member Support

  • Manage professional client and member communications related to meetings and events
  • Facilitate client meetings, correspondence, and ongoing project updates
  • Craft and deploy member communications and event-related messaging
  • Prepare post-event reporting and client deliverables

Marketing, Operations & Administrative Support

  • Create and maintain firm-owned marketing materials including website content, proposal templates, and digital outreach materials
  • Support research initiatives and white paper projects by organizing materials and logistics
  • Manage approved budgets, track expenses, and support payment processing for membership dues
  • Maintain accurate records and reporting within project management and CRM systems
  • Own general administrative responsibilities, including timely response to emails and phone calls

Experience & Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional experience, with required experience planning corporate events
  • Experience working with hospitality and event vendors (hotels, AV, travel agents, venues, restaurants)
  • Strong client service mindset with polished written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to anticipate needs and prioritize effectively
  • Tech-savvy with the ability to problem-solve independently
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Zoom, and project management tools; experience with platforms such as CVENT, DocuSign, Trello, WildApricot, MemberClicks, Wix, or similar systems is a plus

Work Model, Travel & Physical Requirements

  • Full-time, remote role with optional access to a Northern New Jersey office
  • Approximately 25% travel, including multi-day domestic travel and limited international travel
  • Ability to travel by air, train, or car as required
  • Must be comfortable packing, lifting, and transporting event materials, assembling displays, and arranging décor

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