Associate Event Coordinator

Chicago

Saturday, 13 June 2026

Join The Collective, the fast-moving creative agency arm of BCD Meetings & Events, as an Associate Event Coordinator and help bring high-end, complex, and global events to life. This is a hands-on role where you’ll support Event Managers and Operations Managers while building your skills across planning, onsite execution, administration, and financial coordination. You’ll help keep projects, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication on track while creating seamless attendee experiences. If you love variety, thrive under pressure, and want to grow into a true manager of the experience, this role is for you. You’re Good At Supporting event operations across meetings, incentives, conferences, trade shows, and special events while keeping timelines, documentation, and details organized Working across teams and with clients in a professional, collaborative way, with clear communication and strong follow-through Managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and staying flexible when plans shift quickly Using tools like Microsoft Excel and event technology platforms to track budgets, reports, timelines, and program details accurately Handling administrative and financial tasks like budget tracking, invoice coordination, expense reconciliation, vendor follow-ups, and final billing support You Might Also Have 2 years of experience in event operations, hotel operations, or DMC environments A bachelor’s degree, ideally in Hospitality or Event Planning Experience supporting onsite operations in different event roles Working knowledge of Cvent, registration tools, or web/app event technology processes Confidence with supplier sourcing, contract support, and client-facing meeting coordination You Should Know This role is virutal This role requires up to 15% travel annually

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