20 Best event planner jobs in east rutherford, nj (Hiring Now!)

Event and Reservations Assistant
New Jersey Institute of Technology —Newark, NJ
Review and respond to all phone calls and electronic correspondence related to internal and external events promptly. Oversee events scheduled on campus.
Estimated: $37.1K - $46.9K a year
3d
Office and Events Assistant
Proactive Risk Inc. —Livingston, NJ
Provide administrative support to the office, including answering and directing phone calls, managing emails, and handling correspondence. 5 Sick Days Per year.
$22.62 - $24.17 an hour
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10d
Marketing Event Coordinator Associate
PicoSolutions Group —Jersey City, NJ
This role involves everything from event creation following our specific guidelines to promotion via social media platforms and other channels.
$20 - $30 an hour
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Event Coordinator
Wine Enthusiast Companies —Valhalla, NY
Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, events, or related field a plus. Work on event communication strategies, including working with the Marketing…
$65,000 - $75,000 a year
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Event Specialist
PicoSolutions Group —Jersey City, NJ
Proficiency in handling cash and card transactions. Promote these events via social media and other channels to maximize attendance.
$20 - $45 an hour
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Assistant Event Coordinator
Singnala —New York, NY
Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field. Assist in planning and organizing events. Paid time off and holidays.
$21.50 - $30.25 an hour
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7d
Sales and Events Coordinator
Embassy Suites Newark —Elizabeth, NJ
Previous experience in hotel or hospitality industry preferred. The ideal candidate will have a passion for hospitality and a keen eye for detail.
$20 - $22 an hour
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3d
Events Coordinator
Casa Nela HQ —New York, NY
Occasionally support Guest Relations with answering calls and booking reservations. Phones - Answer the events line and transfer calls as necessary.
$28 - $30 an hour
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Event Specialist - Mon - Fri 9:30am-6:30pm
Williams Lea —New York, NY
Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to manage them. Ensure that all event activities are within budget and identify opportunities for cost…
$31 an hour
Event Coordinator
La Marchande at The Wall Street Hotel —New York, NY
The Team ensures all events are correctly set up to guarantee a memorable experience for all guests. Must be reliable, commitment to overall guests and employee…
$21 - $23 an hour
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Event Assistant, City & State New York
Government Executive Media Group LLC —New York, NY
Ability to successfully represent the company to high-profile event stakeholders. 2-5 years of related experience in event planning, community development, or…
$50,000 - $60,000 a year
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13d
Events Coordinator- FT- Day
Hackensack Meridian Health —Edison, NJ
This position provides a variety of customer service, educational, and support functions relevant to the implementation of educational programming for…
Estimated: $59.1K - $74.8K a year
Director, Events
New Jersey Performing Arts Center —Newark, NJ
Work with the marketing team to develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies for events, leveraging various channels including digital, social media…
$80,000 - $90,000 a year
Director of Events, OT7 (Football)
Overtime —New York, NY
OT7 will deliver football fans with the best stories on and off the field. Direct the experiential services team to include internal event staff, contractors…
$120,000 - $130,000 a year
Project Manager (Events & Experiences)
First Global Management Services, Inc. —Jersey City, NJ
Assume responsibility for own environment, ensuring adherence to health and safety policies while having clean smart surroundings.
$75,000 - $100,000 a year
3d
Events Associate
Houlihan Lokey —New York, NY
Manage event database including hotel contact info and keeping hotel specs updated. Reconcile and process credit card statements and invoices with accounting…
$75,000 - $85,000 a year
2025 Summer Program - Sophomore- Events Management
Federal Reserve Bank of New York —New York, NY
Assist Event Management with the implementation of event planning tools, procedures and guidelines. The function will be inclusive of the various areas within…
$65,600 a year
7d
Event Coordinator
LMNOP HOLDINGS LLC —Queens, NY
Coordinate cross-functionally with internal resources for event execution (design, signage, fabrication, labor, staffing, A/V). Proven ability to lead teams.
$65,000 - $75,000 a year
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Banquet Manager - Hilton Short Hills
Hilton —Short Hills, NJ
Our hotel, situated close to the business hubs of Morristown and Parsippany and a short drive from I-78 features 314 rooms, a 300-seat grand ballroom, 15…
$65,000 - $85,000 a year
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Pharmaceutical Meeting Event Manager
Maritz Inc. —East Hanover, NJ
Prior successful experience in providing personal and exceptional experiences to event guests and developing and maintaining key client relationships.
Estimated: $66.4K - $84K a year
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Event and Reservations Assistant

New Jersey Institute of Technology - Newark, NJ

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Job Details

Part-time Estimated: $37.1K - $46.9K a year 3 days ago

Qualifications

Hospitality
Microsoft Excel
Freshbooks
Customer service
Event planning
Mid-level
High school diploma or GED
2 years
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Title:
Event and Reservations Assistant

Department:
Events & Conference Services

Reports To:
Director, Operations and Conference Services

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
The incumbent is primarily responsible for assisting with administrative duties and the coordination of event logistics. Responsibilities include but are not limited to facility rental contract preparation, reservations, invoicing, budget, and revenue reporting using Excel, Google tools, or FreshBooks. The incumbent in this position will work principally with the assistant director of Conference Services with additional support to the associate director of campus center operations and conference services.

Essential Functions:

Requires strong communication skills.
Review and respond to all phone calls and electronic correspondence related to internal and external events promptly.
Assist with scheduling events through the reservation tool (R25Live Pro).
Respond to facility rental inquiries.
Oversee events scheduled on campus.

Additional Functions:

Must be able to work evenings/weekends as needed.
Demonstrate previous experience working with event-related vendors to ensure the needs of clients are handled in a timely manner.
Work on a flexible schedule, with hours based on the business needs of the department and assigned on a weekly basis.
Work on a twenty-nine (29) hour per week schedule.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

High School Diploma.
Two to three years of experience in Event Planning, hospitality, and customer service.
Experience with small to large-scale events.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
Must be able to handle multiple events/projects simultaneously.
Must have excellent administrative and communication skills.
At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit:
None

FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Part-Time

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event planner jobs in east rutherford, nj

Event and Reservations Assistant

Office and Events Assistant

Marketing Event Coordinator Associate

Event Coordinator

Event Specialist

Assistant Event Coordinator

Sales and Events Coordinator

Events Coordinator

Event Specialist - Mon - Fri 9:30am-6:30pm

Event Coordinator

Event Assistant, City & State New York

Events Coordinator- FT- Day

Director, Events

Director of Events, OT7 (Football)

Project Manager (Events & Experiences)

Events Associate

2025 Summer Program - Sophomore- Events Management

Event Coordinator

Banquet Manager - Hilton Short Hills

Pharmaceutical Meeting Event Manager

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