<p>We are looking for an Event Planner to support meeting and event operations for a mission-driven non-profit organization in Chicago, Illinois. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a highly organized individual who can coordinate complex logistics, manage competing priorities, and handle confidential information with sound judgment. In this role, you will help drive the successful delivery of conferences, leadership gatherings, and other key events by overseeing schedules, communications, expenses, and on-site support.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate logistical arrangements for conferences, meetings, and special events from early planning through final closeout, ensuring each stage stays on schedule and within established guidelines.</p><p>• Maintain central calendars, project timelines, and milestone tracking for department events and deliverables so stakeholders remain informed and deadlines are met.</p><p>• Prepare and distribute event communications, including meeting notices, announcements, and attendee updates, while monitoring shared inbox activity and responding appropriately.</p><p>• Organize lodging, audiovisual services, catering, ground transportation, and other event-related needs for assigned programs and gatherings.</p><p>• Provide in-person operational support during meetings and conferences, helping resolve issues quickly and ensuring a smooth participant experience.</p><p>• Review post-event billing, process expense documentation in Concur, and assist with reconciliation of receipts and invoices for accurate recordkeeping.</p><p>• Support administrative coordination across multiple projects, balancing shifting priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.</p><p>• Handle sensitive information with discretion and apply sound judgment when working with executive communications, event details, and departmental materials.</p>
<p><strong>Technical Project Coordinator I</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Naperville, IL (Onsite)</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Monday - Thursday (4x10-hour shifts)</p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Long-Term Contract</p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Technical Project Coordinator</strong> to support telecommunications and network implementation projects for key clients. This role is responsible for coordinating project activities, tracking deliverables, and ensuring field technicians and project teams remain aligned throughout deployment and cutover activities.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Coordinate and track assigned projects to ensure timelines, milestones, and deliverables are completed successfully.</li><li>Serve as the primary point of coordination between field technicians, project teams, and business stakeholders.</li><li>Monitor technician arrival, site readiness, and adherence to required processes and procedures.</li><li>Support network cutover activities by coordinating communication between field technicians and the Network Operations Center (NOC).</li><li>Review and collect project documentation, including checklists, deliverables, site photos, and status updates.</li><li>Manage multiple projects simultaneously, supporting approximately 10 technician sites per day.</li><li>Maintain accurate project records and provide status updates as required.</li></ul>