Special events coordinator Jobs in Louisville, KY

Job Description

Job Description

Have you ever wanted to do something that makes your community a better place to live, work, and play? Would you like to collaborate with and meet some of Louisville's top CEOs and business leaders? Well, now you can! Come work at GLI!

GLI, the Metro Chamber of Commerce, is hiring an Events Coordinator and we're looking for the right fit. GLI hires based on skills, experience, and alignment with its organizational values. We look for people who are dedicated, inclusive, results oriented, and collaborative to drive our mission and enrich our organizational culture.

Our top-notch initiatives and programming made us Chamber of the Year in 2019. Whether it's through supporting and promoting our local businesses, advocating for a business-friendly environment, hosting great events, expanding the region through business attraction, or solving critical talent problems, by joining the GLI team you can help grow our regional economy.

Plus, you'll have the chance to work with driven and creative professionals in a collaborative culture. GLI has a flexible hybrid working arrangement along with competitive pay and benefits.

Greater Louisville Inc. - the Metro Chamber of Commerce is focused on growing the regional economy. As the region's largest convener of business leadership, GLI leads economic and global outreach strategies focused on business attraction; nurtures the entrepreneurial eco-system; and champions the development of the community's talent base. As the voice of Greater Louisville's business community, GLI advocates for a pro-business environment and facilitates businesses engagement on issues that impact regional competitiveness.

Here are just a few of the many comments from employees :

• GLI is the pulse of the community and helps my community grow. I like being a part of an organization that helps bring change, awareness, and business success."
• People are treated fairly and with respect. [Our] ideas are listened to and given due consideration. The leadership cares about employees and their well-being. There is also a clear sense of giving back to the community."
• I enjoy working with my team and I enjoy what we do. I feel like I am making a difference in my work. GLI makes their employees feel appreciated and a vital part of the team."

For more information, visit www.greaterlouisville.com / .

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Under general supervision, the Event Coordinator is an integral member of the Events team serving as a support role for the team and for the overall organization. Additionally, this team member must be self-motivated, results-oriented, and have a clear focus on high quality investor and attendee support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS :

WORKING CONDITIONS : This work is performed in a moderately noisy office environment, which can include stressful situations. Currently GLI is operating on a hybrid work schedule with the opportunity to work in office and virtually. This position may require occasional work outside of traditional hours, but we offer a flexible schedule to accommodate a healthy work-life balance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The incumbent will be required to pass a background check in accordance with our hiring practices and must be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information s / he encounters.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

GLI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The incumbent will be required to pass a background check in accordance with our hiring practices and must be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information s / he encounters.