Event Coordinator

The Company 

Serving the People Who Serve the People 

Granicus is driven by the excitement of building, implementing, and maintaining technology that is transforming the Govtech industry by bringing governments and their constituents together. We are on a mission to support our customers by meeting the needs of their communities and implementing our technology in ways that are equitable and inclusive. Granicus has consistently appeared on the GovTech 100 list over the past 5 years and has been recognized as the best companies to work on BuiltIn.  

Over the last 25 years, we have served 5,500 federal, state, and local government agencies and more than 300 million citizen subscribers powering an unmatched Subscriber Network that uses our digital solutions to make the world a better place. With comprehensive cloud-based solutions for communications, government website design, meeting and agenda management software, records management, and digital services, Granicus empowers stronger relationships between government and residents across the U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. By simplifying interactions with residents, while disseminating critical information, Granicus brings governments closer to the people they serve—driving meaningful change for communities around the globe. 

Want to know more? See more of what we do here.  

We are seeking a highly organized and tech-savvy Event Coordinator to manage all facets of event planning and execution. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating event logistics, managing digital platforms, coordinating event staff, and ensuring customer satisfaction. You should be able to handle high-pressure situations and solve any issues that may arise before, during, and after an event. 

• Event Planning and Coordination: Plan and coordinate all event logistics, from venue selection to transportation and catering, as well as virtual event setup and management. 
• Technical Coordination: Set up and manage digital platforms and tools required for virtual events, ensuring all technical aspects run smoothly. 
• Vendor Management: Work closely with event vendors to ensure high quality of performance that meet expectations. 
• Event Execution: Design and execute event plans and agendas, overseeing on-site setup and breakdown, as well as managing digital event components. 
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the event meets its objectives and provide feedback and periodic reports. 
• Budget Management: Assist with the management of the event budget, ensuring all expenses are tracked and within the allocated budget. 
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health, and safety obligations. 
• Participant Engagement: Ensure high levels of participant engagement by managing Q&A sessions, polls, and other interactive features during events. 
• Performance Analysis: Analyze event performance and participant feedback to identify areas for improvement and report on key metrics. 
• Troubleshooting: Provide technical support and troubleshoot any issues that arise before, during, and after events. 
• Inventory Management: Keep inventory of event supplies and manage their distribution. 
• Post-Event Evaluation: Perform post-event evaluations and report outcomes to identify areas for improvement. 

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, or a related field. 
• 2+ years of experience in event coordination or logistics management, with a focus on digital or virtual events. 
• Strong organizational and project management skills. 
• Proficiency with virtual event platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Cvent). 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple events simultaneously. 
• Technical proficiency with digital tools and software. 
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities. 
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools. 
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. 

Don’t have all the skills/experience mentioned above? At Granicus, we are trying to build diverse, inclusive teams. We do not have degree requirements for most of our roles. If you don’t meet every requirement above but are excited to learn more, we encourage you to apply. We might just be able to find another role that could be a perfect fit! 

Security and Privacy Requirements

-     Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program.

-     Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies.

The Team

- We are a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, India, Armenia, Australia, and New Zealand.

The Culture

- At Granicus, we are building a transparent, inclusive, and safe space for everyone who wants to be

a part of our journey.

- A few culture highlights include – Employee Resource Groups to encourage diverse voices

- Coffee with Mark sessions – Our employees get to interact with our CEO on very important and

sometimes difficult issues ranging from mental health to work-life balance and current affairs. 

- Microsoft Teams communities focused on wellness, art, furbabies, family, parenting, and more.-=- - We bring in special guests from time to time to discuss issues that impact our employee

population 

The Impact

- We are proud to serve dynamic organizations around the globe that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place — quite literally. We have so many powerful success stories that illustrate how our solutions are impacting the world. See more of our impact here.

Granicus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants and employees will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, sexual or affectional orientation, marital status, status regarding public assistance, familial status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.