Meeting/Event Planner plans and organizes live or virtual meetings and events for an organization or external clients. Implements an event strategy to achieve objectives. Being a Meeting/Event Planner researches and recommends event venues. Coordinates meeting logistics, including attendee registration, transportation, accommodations, meals, and technology. Additionally, Meeting/Event Planner conducts rehearsals and system checks of all equipment and connectivity. Researches and maintains relationships with vendors for event support services. Coordinates budget planning and ensures that events stay within cost projections. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Meeting/Event Planner occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Meeting/Event Planner typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Three Rivers Regional Commission is seeking to hire an additional Planner within the Planning Department. In this position, you will be assisting communities within our 10 county region with a wide variety of community development, planning and economic development related initiatives. Areas include comprehensive planning, regional planning, economic development, hazard mitigation, personnel management, environmental planning, transportation and transit planning. In addition to community development and planning, this position involves grant writing for local governments to fund projects such as infrastructure improvements, trail development, and various other community needs.
This is a professional position that engages in administration, project management, and innovative solutions in coordination with member governments. It involves the application of considerable knowledge, research, and planning in matters of government, public administration, historic preservation, transportation, housing, economics, and related matters. To achieve this, we work closely with state and federal agencies including the Department of Community Affairs/Historic Preservation Division (DCA and HPD), Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), Economic Development Administration (EDA), Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), and the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC).
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The candidate should, at a minimum, have a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Geography, or related field from an accredited college or university and two to five years of related experience and/or training. A Master's Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, or Urban Planning is welcome. Grant application development and administration experience is ideal. They will also have knowledge of local government administration, the ability to perform research and prepare written documents, and assist in various public engagement settings.
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Salary benefits 10 paid holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance offered, Free Retirement Benefit up to 6% with option to fund a separate 457 plan.
Salary: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year with negotiation.
This is a full time position with flexible schedule options also available including telework and flex time after a probationary period. The position will be based at the office in Franklin, GA.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
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