Job description and what you’ll do:
ARI is growing and we’re looking for an Event Associate to add to our fast-paced Events Team. This role will support all aspects of facilitate, planning and execution of first-class events locally, regionally, and nationally. The ideal candidate is someone that takes initiative, helps where needed, and likes the “rush” that comes with seeing a plan come together. In a nutshell, the position will consist of various levels of event/meeting planning and execution (both small and large; virtual, in person and hybrid), researching and developing relationships with vendors, and capturing event data/metrics to drive the Events Team’s procedure and protocol to ensure repeatable performance.
Who you are/what you have:

• Great customer service skills; ability to learn stakeholder needs and anticipate them
• Knowledge event planning and execution, especially hybrid events and events with high-level stakeholders.
• Experience working in a small but fast paced team environment and facilitating cross enterprise collaboration.
• Experience managing external vendors (e.g., food and beverage, audiovisual, decorating, etc.) and vendor agreements
• Demonstrated understanding of event planning and execution processes and techniques
• Desire to take on new challenges and try new approaches
• Ability to work independently, in an unstructured environment, with multiple concurrent demands on your time
• Great communication and organization skills
• Experience working with a variety of office software products, including (but not limited to): Communications/information management platforms (ex.Teams, etc.), online webinar/meeting platforms (ex. Teams, Zoom), community engagement tools (ex. Thrive, social media platforms), and Microsoft Office suite.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Track and report on key event metrics
• Provide regular updates to the marketing team on the success of ongoing initiatives and suggest areas for improvement.
• Assist in the development of marketing dashboards, data entry and reports for leadership.

Required Qualifications to Apply:

• United States Citizenship
• 2+ years’ experience working in event planning, marketing, or related field
• Ability to obtain a Do D Secret level clearance or other government agency equivalent
• AS degree or relevant combination of experience and education

Benefits:
ARI rewards successful contributors and delivers a high level of job satisfaction. Additional benefits include:

• A highly competitive salary
• 401k (ARI provides 5% non-elective Employee Eligible Compensation, as well as providing an elective Safe Harbor match of up to 4% of Employee Contribution)
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage. IN3 pays 90% of plan costs for individuals and 80% for families
• Employer-provided short-term, long-term disability, and life insurance
• 4 weeks PTO to start, 5 weeks after 2 years consecutive employment; 10 sick days in addition to PTO
• 14 company holidays
• Flexible schedule, including the ability to work from home, when appropriate

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Events management: 2 years (Required)
• Customer service: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bloomington, IN 47408 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bloomington, IN 47408