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6 results for Event Assistant in Gardena, CA

Event Coordinator

Azusa, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
22.9615 - 26.587 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a highly organized Event Coordinator to support a non-profit organization in Azusa, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential combines event planning with administrative coordination, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and keeps details moving smoothly from start to finish. The person in this role will help deliver large on-site educational symposiums for hospital and medical community audiences while also providing day-to-day support with scheduling, calendar coordination, and meeting documentation. Responsibilities: • Coordinate on-site symposiums and related events for groups of approximately 200 to 400 attendees, ensuring each program is executed smoothly during regular business hours. • Manage event logistics from preparation through day-of support, including vendor communication, catering arrangements, room setup coordination, and attendee flow. • Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners and event suppliers to confirm timelines, services, and operational details. • Provide administrative support by organizing meetings, maintaining leadership calendars, and documenting key discussion points and follow-up items. • Create event materials and simple promotional pieces using Canva to support communications and themed program needs. • Welcome guests, assist with check-in activities, and offer on-site support to help visitors navigate event activities efficiently. • Track multiple moving parts across concurrent projects while maintaining accurate details, deadlines, and event documentation.
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

Program & Event Planning Coordinator

El Segundo, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
60000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
A highly respected nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced Program & Event Planning Coordinator to support a busy Scholarships Department that manages more than 100 programs and events annually. This role is ideal for a polished administrative professional with event planning experience who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and enjoys coordinating both virtual and in-person events.The Program & Event Planning Coordinator will work closely with the Operations team to support conferences, galas, webinars, campus programs, and donor-related initiatives while collaborating cross-functionally across the organization.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Coordinate and execute virtual meetings, webinars, and hybrid events.</li><li>Support planning and logistics for conferences, galas, educational programs, and special events.</li><li>Manage event registrations, attendee communications, and event materials.</li><li>Coordinate speakers, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and event stakeholders.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and track event budgets and forecasts.</li><li>Support vendor sourcing, contract administration, and payment processing.</li><li>Utilize event management and communication platforms to support successful program execution.</li><li>Prepare reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and program documentation.</li><li>Coordinate travel arrangements and event-related logistics.</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments to ensure seamless program delivery.</li><li>Assist with post-event reporting, surveys, and continuous process improvements.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Communications, Event Management, Project Management, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in event planning, program coordination, executive support, or administrative operations.</li><li>Strong experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet.</li><li>Experience coordinating virtual meetings, webinars, and hybrid events.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with team members.</li><li>Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to work.</li></ul>
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Project Assistant

Irvine, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dedicated Project Assistant to join our team in Irvine, California. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting project managers and ensuring the seamless execution of various initiatives. This is a long-term contract position ideal for someone who excels at organization, communication, and attention to detail. Responsibilities: • Coordinate project activities to ensure milestones are achieved on time and within scope. • Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including reports and updates for stakeholders. • Assist project managers with planning schedules and allocating resources effectively. • Monitor project progress, identifying and addressing potential risks or delays. • Facilitate communication among team members, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment. • Organize and document project meetings, including preparing agendas and recording minutes. • Track budgets and expenses to ensure financial objectives are met. • Support the deployment and utilization of project management tools and processes. • Verify that project deliverables meet quality standards and organizational requirements. • Manage and maintain project files and records for accuracy and accessibility.
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Workflow Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Workflow Coordinator to support high-volume document and administrative operations for a client team in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can organize incoming requests, manage competing priorities, and maintain strong quality standards in a fast-paced environment. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to keep projects moving efficiently while supporting document handling and client service needs. Responsibilities: • Receive and review incoming assignments, confirm expectations with requesters, and establish practical delivery timelines based on workload and urgency. • Organize and distribute work across multiple priorities, ensuring time-sensitive projects are handled efficiently and escalations are addressed promptly. • Monitor document formatting and proofreading quality, applying established standards and reference materials to maintain accuracy and consistency. • Serve as a primary point of guidance for questions related to document preparation, quality checks, and production best practices. • Communicate proactively with clients and leadership regarding scheduling concerns, changing priorities, and issues that may affect completion times. • Troubleshoot Microsoft Office and related business software issues that impact document production and day-to-day workflow. • Support document intake and handling activities such as scanning, document processing, and coordination of clerical requests. • Assist with mailroom and phone coverage duties as needed, including managing multi-line call activity and routing requests appropriately.
2026-08-20T00:00:00Z

Workflow Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
20 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced and self-directed Workflow Coordinator to support a busy law firm office services environment in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can oversee daily work coordination, support meetings and hospitality needs, and build strong relationships with attorneys, staff, leadership, and external vendors. The role calls for excellent judgment, clear communication, and the ability to keep multiple service requests moving efficiently in a fast-paced client-facing setting. Responsibilities: • Coordinate incoming service requests, confirm details with requesters, and help establish realistic turnaround times while keeping stakeholders informed. • Organize meeting logistics by partnering with internal teams and hospitality staff to prepare conference rooms, support event needs, and handle follow-up communication. • Guide daily office services workflow by balancing competing priorities, assigning work effectively, and responding to urgent requests with sound judgment. • Maintain effective communication with secretaries, attorneys, business development personnel, office leadership, and outside vendors to ensure smooth operations. • Track purchasing activity by reconciling card expenses, monitoring related costs, and assisting with routine supply ordering for the office. • Provide front-line administrative and service support with a strong customer focus, addressing needs promptly and maintaining a high standard within the law firm. • Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for document handling, proofreading expectations, formatting consistency, and quality control across office support tasks. • Troubleshoot common Microsoft Office issues and assist with software-related questions connected to document production and workflow support. • Escalate deadline concerns, service issues, or project complications to management or client contacts in a timely and effective manner.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Production Coordinator

El Segundo, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
25 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Production Coordinator to support purchasing and production operations for a retail organization in Carson, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys keeping timelines, orders, and product details aligned across multiple teams. The person in this role will help drive smooth execution from order placement through delivery while providing accurate reporting and operational support. Responsibilities:• Oversee purchase orders from creation through completion, ensuring each order is entered accurately and followed through the full production cycle.• Track production calendars and share timely status updates so internal partners remain informed on delivery expectations and milestone progress.• Work closely with vendors, factories, freight partners, and internal departments to keep production and shipments moving according to schedule.• Maintain line planning documents and monitor key deadlines tied to seasonal product releases and launch readiness.• Prepare and update work-in-progress reporting along with other production summaries used to support business decisions.• Review and maintain system records related to products, inventory, and production activity to ensure data integrity.• Compile weekly sales and operational reports, providing analysis that helps management evaluate performance and planning needs.• Support invoicing, inventory balancing, and order follow-up while addressing exceptions, delays, or discrepancies that affect execution.• Identify workflow inefficiencies and contribute ideas that improve coordination, accuracy, and overall operational performance.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z