Global Event Coordinator
Company Overview
Founded in 2009, Thinktown Education Inc. is one of the largest educational consulting firms in China. With two headquarters in New York City and Hangzhou, and four satellite offices in New Jersey, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing, Thinktown serves more than 3,000 families every year.
Opened officed in New York and New Jersey respectively, Thinktown provides specialized training and consulting services to students who are currently studying or planning to study at institutions of higher education in the United States. Our experts, who come from the world’s top universities, are committed to ensuring the success of our clients’ educational dreams. In the coming years, we are positioning to expand the U.S. team and transform the New York City office into a vital component of Thinktown’s global network, closely collaborating with offices in diverse geographic locations.
Thinktown New York, the American-based division of Thinktown Education, is seeking a motivated Event Coordinator to work full-time in our New York office. The responsibilities of an Event Coordinator include, but are not limited to:
· Coordinating and maintaining external relationships with students, parents, and event partners.
· Coordinating and maintaining internal relationships with our education consultants, writing assistants, and product team
· Support planning all event aspects from pre-event guides to set-up and tear-down, venue selection, booth / event design and décor, event layout and support collateral and gifts, etc.
· Supporting building and adhering to an event budget to avoid project overruns.
· Supporting and managing events on the day of, including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing event set-up, communicating with staff, organizing vendors and activity tracking.
The ideal candidate applying for this position should have:
· Experience in project follow-through, from conception to completion
· Self-direction and motivation
· Ability to change direction with skill and willingness when circumstances demand
· Ability to anticipate event needs and respond accordingly
· Ability to effectively communicate (both verbally and in writing) and collaborate with a diverse group of people serving in a variety of job functions
· Ability to be a successful relationship manager
· Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication and organizational skills required
· Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to perform non-routine work with changing priorities and collaborating parties
· Project management experience and familiarity with project management systems
· Experience handling, prioritizing and executing multiple projects accurately and provide high-quality results while maintaining a high level of professionalism in a fast-paced environment
· Computer literacy including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and email required
· Proficiency in Mandarin
Current employee benefits and perks include, but are not limited to:
· Competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance packages
· Commuter benefits plus supplemental insurance plans
· Flexible working hours, five sick days, and two weeks of paid vacation
· Fun team-bonding activities and events
· Potential travel opportunities to Chinese offices
Anticipated start date: Immediate/Summer 2021
If this sounds like you, and if you are passionate about education and making a difference, we would be delighted to have you on our team! To apply for this position, please click the link here and fill out the required information to complete your application. The application requires a resume and cover letter. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@thinktown.com. Thank you for taking the time to consider Thinktown New York!
Thinktown New York is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees.