Event Coordinator

Husch Blackwell LLP  is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Event Coordinator  position. This position will work in a hybrid capacity onsite three days per week in our Kansas City, Dallas, or Minneapolis office.

The Event Coordinator is responsible for supporting activities related to the planning, coordination and execution of firm and client virtual and in-person events. The position entails significant interaction with members of the Client Development department, several other departments within the firm, attorneys and clients. The position is expected to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm’s attorneys and professional staff, as well as firm clients and business partners. Candidates must possess solid project management skills and must be capable of working well under pressure and quickly adapting to change in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Excellent communication skills and professional appearance, demeanor and work ethic are required. Essential functions include :

• Support the planning, coordination, and production of virtual events.
• Execute the technical aspects for remote broadcasting.
• Manage on-demand posting of virtual programs.
• Assist with event logistics including facility, rentals, food, materials, audio-visual, email communications, onsite facilitation and post-event reporting.
• Conduct research of vendors and venues and propose options for events.
• Draft, format, and send email communications to promote firm events.
• Develop, update, and maintain event email distribution lists using firm’s CRM system.
• Prepare program materials including presentations, handouts, and name tags, as well as promotional items / giveaways as requested.
• Provide onsite support at firm events, including setup and teardown, registration, speaker assistance, venue and vendor coordination.
• Prepare RSVP, attendance, and survey summary reports.
• Post events to internal and external websites.
• Maintain event department documents including event calendars and forms.
• Provide additional event support as needed.

Position Requirements

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and / or perform the essential functions of a position. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation range for this position in Minnesota is as follows :

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including : medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.