Events Coordinator

GMF Steel Group is hiring for an Events Coordinator to be part of our team! This person will report directly to the Marketing & Public Relations Manager and promote GMF’s Brand through corporate and client events. This person will assist the Marketing team in other functions, as well.

Our ideal candidate should exhibit high energy, excellent communication, organizational and time management skills, high attention to detail, and a willingness to strive for GMF’s high standard of excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate multiple events per year including charity events, career fairs, and employee events
• Proactively communicate with clients, internal staff, vendors, and other parties involved
• Manage and track each event’s budget
• Create backup plans to be executed as needed
• Ensure client satisfaction with events
• Schedule meetings with all planning committee members
• Prepare marketing, recruiting, and event presentations
• Assist in social media post creation
• Other Marketing duties, as necessary

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
• 3+ years of event planning experience
• 3+ years of marketing experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly
• Organizational skills
• Proficiency in the suite of Microsoft Office programs and applications

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday
• 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Willingness to work additional hours for events

Salary:

• $40,000 - $62,000/year
• Dependent upon Experience
• Eligibility for performance bonuses

Benefits/Perks:

• Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, and a 401k Match Program
• Paid Time Off

About GMF:

• GMF Steel Group is an Inc 5000 company and one of the fastest growing Steel firms in the Southeastern US.
• GMF Steel Group is headquartered in Lakeland, Florida with offices in Lakeland, Orlando, Tampa, and Concord, NC.
• GMF Steel Group Fabrication Plant is located in Lakeland, Florida and produces over 20,000 tons of Structural Steel annually with the latest BIM fabrication technology.
• GMF Steel Group services the Southeastern US and Gulf Coast with over 300 employees across 4 offices.
• GMF Steel Group core sectors of the Structural Steel market include Amusement Parks, Sports Arenas, Office, Education, Health Care, Hospitality, Retail, Light and Heavy Industrial projects.
• GMF incorporates the latest technology through Building Information Modeling (BIM) to integrate all facets of Steel Construction and 4-D modeling.
• GMF Steel Group is an AISC Certified Fabricator and AISC Advance Certified Erector.
• GMF Steel Group takes pride in recruiting and developing the best talent through education of the latest technology and best practices.