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Administration

Atlanta, GA, USA

Posted 6+ months ago

Global Administration

Events Specialist

Job ID: 91582

Atlanta

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Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

Who You'll Work With

As a key member of our Atlanta team, you will lead various initiatives to enhance internal engagement among our colleagues. You will work closely with the Office Managing Partner and the Manager of Strategy & Operations to design and execute pivotal events that bring our team together, such as leadership meetings, connectivity events, Values Day, Day of Service, holiday parties and partner events. This role involves end-to-end ownership of internal events, including vision creation, logistical planning, communication, execution, and follow-up.

Your influence will extend beyond Atlanta, as you will promote our office’s initiatives across our North American locations. You will be at the forefront of our innovative engagement strategies, ensuring they make a distinctive impact. In this dynamic and high-pressure environment, you will demonstrate proactive strategic thinking and creative problem-solving while managing multiple tasks within tight deadlines. This role offers you the opportunity to acquire new skills and further develop your existing strengths within the firm.

Your impact within our firm

You will act as a strategic advisor, working closely with the Office Managing Partner and key Atlanta leaders to shape and execute the local strategy for colleague connectivity and engagement.

This includes collaborating with the Manager of Strategy & Operations and the office chief financial officer to develop, oversee, and manage the office budget. Your role will prioritize maximizing the value and efficiency of expenditures for Atlanta events, ensuring that all activities align with the office’s strategic goal.

You will serve as the primary leader of high-touch, high-level internal and external events and conferences across the office. This involves providing expertise, advice, and leadership to event leaders and teams on all aspects of an event’s life cycle, including communications and ensuring compliance with firm guidelines. You will lead the design and execution of large office-wide marquee events throughout the year, such as Partner Meetings, Office Retreats, Values Day, Day of Service, holiday parties, and alumni events. Additionally, you will oversee office connectivity activities, including socials, happy hours, summer picnics, small group dinners, and interest groups.

Maintaining strong vendor relationships to ensure excellent service and value-oriented contracts will be a key part of your role. You will collaborate with other teams to create synergies, leverage resources, and determine the appropriate level of services for efficiency. Furthermore, you will develop strategies, including performance standards and metrics, to continually improve the design and delivery of events and conferences.

Your qualifications and skills

Demonstrated ability to create and implement engaging events that effectively tell compelling stories
Outstanding organizational and project management skills
Ability to create and implement engaging events that effectively tell compelling stories
Strong background in operations, with a history of successfully executing creative engagements
Excellent influencing and interpersonal abilities, with a proven ability to work effectively with senior leaders and build strong peer-level relationships
Skilled in delegating tasks and managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring each project is delivered to high standards

Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.

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FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly range for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $113,800 - $142,300 —to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.

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Job Skill Group - CSSA
Job Skill Code - CPM - Conference & Event Project Manager
Function - Firm Administration
Industry -
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Thu Sep 19 00:00:00 GMT 2024
LinkedIn Posting City - Atlanta
LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Georgia
LinkedIn Posting Country - United States
LinkedIn Job Title - Events Specialist
LinkedIn Function - Administrative;Public Relations;Strategy / Planning
LinkedIn Industry - Program Development
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Associate

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