Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring an Event Coordination Administrator in Richmond, Virginia. The Event Coordination Administrator is responsible for developing detailed event plans, managing event assets, and coordinating the planning, execution and post-event analysis activities for assigned internal and external events such as tradeshows, corporate meetings, hospitality and sponsorship events. Seeking candidates with a minimum three years’ experience in a professional event planning and execution role. Previous experience with digital marketing and/or social media management is a plus. High school diploma preferred.
Requirements for the Event Coordination Administrator position include:
- Must possess a proven track record for executing a wide range of events, working effectively with other departments and third parties, and applying a continuous improvement mindset to deliver positive ROI (Return On Investment).
- Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Must be able to think on your feet in high-stress situations.
- Must be a good listener with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented.
- Must be able to work independently and possess ability to manage multiple/changing priorities.
- Strong leadership skills and a commitment to teamwork.
- Must be able to work in a high-volume and fast-paced environment.
- Strong Interpersonal skills: ability to instantly connect with a range of subjects and personality types (customer, technician, corporate); excellent customer satisfaction skills, with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
- Strong PC skills and the ability to self-develop and adapt to changing technology.
- Periodic travel throughout Carter’s service territory or beyond, including overnight/multi-night stays.
- Promote a positive customer and employee experience at all times.
- Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.
Physical requirements must be met for the Event Coordination Administrator job, including regularly being required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
- Health, dental and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%.
- Life and disability insurance.
- In-house training instructors/programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Discounts: cellular phone service, computers, tooling, cars and trucks.
Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply.
Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace
