Build Your Career with the Florida Engineering Society

The Florida Engineering Society (FES) is dedicated to advancing the engineering profession and strengthening the communities we serve and that starts with our team. At FES, you’ll find a collaborative workplace where your skills make an impact across Florida through member engagement, advocacy, education, and professional development. If you’re passionate about supporting engineers, explore our open positions below and join us in shaping the future of engineering in Florida.

Event Planner

Starting immediately, the Florida Engineering Society (FES) and the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC Florida) are looking to hire an Event Planner in Tallahassee, FL.

We are looking for an eager, talented, and passionate event planning professional to help our association continue to grow and promote the Engineering profession in Florida. The Event Planner will work directly with the COO and Director of Events. This position is ideal for someone with a business, communications, hospitality management, marketing, or public relations background or degree.

Desired Skills & Experience:

Skill Requirements: Optimistic attitude and personality, which are carried over the phone and email. Demonstrable event planning experience. Working knowledge of in-person, virtual, and hybrid event planning, such as program development, budgeting, site selection, contract negotiation, fundraising, and execution, including coordinating food and beverage, audiovisual, and more, relating to various conferences and continuing education programs. Strong customer service and organizational skills. Attention to detail, especially in writing. Ability to multitask and learn new technologies, including software. Experience with TEAMS, GoTo Webinar, and YourMembership AMS is preferred.

Summary of Job Requirements/Responsibilities:

  • Partners with the Education & Events team to provide exceptional programs for current and potential members.
  • Prepares and executes an annual technical engineers conference in coordination with the associated committee.
  • Prepares and executes monthly hybrid training labs in coordination with the associated committee.
  • Collaborates with staff and membership to secure valuable and relevant content for educational webinars; Prepares and executes said webinars monthly.
  • Provides support for all FES Chapter & ACEC Florida Regional events in coordination with member leadership.
  • Liaison for the FECON, FPEG, & FPEI Practice Sections for meetings and associated events. Registrar for all conferences, seminars, webinars & online courses.
  • Develops and maintains a positive relationship with event partners, presenters, and vendors.
  • Collaborates with the Marketing & Communications team to increase event awareness.
  • Provides excellent customer service to current and potential members by phone, email, and in-person interactions.
  • Travel to out-of-town events as required by responsibilities and/or upon the request of the Executive Director or Chief Operating Officer.

A career at FES and ACEC Florida means you’re on a team that helps one another succeed. We foster open, honest, and constructive communication, and you will be given the tools to help you grow and succeed.

Apply today for the chance to join Team FES and ACEC Florida by emailing your resume to cpinsky@fleng.org.

Job Type: Full-time in office with benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The FES and ACEC Florida employers provide equal opportunities and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation.