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Get Access To All JobsDepartment: Yale Conferences & Events
Location: 55 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut
Job ID: 135991WD
Salary Range: $61,500.00 - $91,875.00
Description
Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!
Overview
As a member of the Yale Conferences & Events (YC&E) department and reporting to the Senior Manager, Events, the Event Planner is responsible for securing revenue-generating programs, fortifying client relationships that enhance Yale’s academic and financial mission and identifying operational solutions that reduce overhead cost while producing greater operational efficiencies.
- Initiates and develops all aspects of a conference, event or program budget, and works with the client to evaluate the appropriate price structure while managing interactions with internal and external service providers.
- Advise clients regarding line-item expenses and ensure that funding sources are sufficient to cover the program budget. Create final forecasts, reconcile budgets for invoicing, and ensure all charges are accounted for, accurate and explained properly.
- Manage delivery of all services contracted by YC&E working closely with Yale internal and external service providers including, but not limited to, Yale Hospitality, Media Services, Facilities, YPPS and Yale Police and Campus Security, as well as those provided by hotels, caterers, rental companies, and other community service providers.
- Balance competing priorities to meet all program requirements in a timely manner and deliver quality results. Provide comprehensive on-site management as dictated by program needs.
- Provide high level customer service to guests and clients, ensuring that respect, responsiveness, and professionalism is demonstrated and that key issues are addressed.
- Work with department leadership to propose new business models and potentially pilot new programs which could enhance Yale’s revenue potential and increase level of services offered.
- Recruit, hire, train, lead, and supervise program assistants and summer staff.
- Carry out all aspects of program management, which includes, but is not limited to, client relations, compliance, risk management, housing assignments, registration, conference planning, processing, service orders, travel, database management and onsite coordination.
- Cultivate and develop beneficial relationships with internal and external service providers and organizations. Communicate department’s ongoing program activity to other Yale departments and community that may be affected.
- Utilize Cvent and Salesforce event management database systems.
Required Skills and Abilities
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Flexible, energetic, creative, entrepreneurial leader, with strong consensus-building skills. Talented problem solver. Excels in a fast-paced, results-oriented, customer service-focused setting. Highly proficient at managing multiple priorities while exceeding client expectations.
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Proven ability to build and maintain influence and trust with a wide array of clients and constituencies and to work both collaboratively and independently in an organized and productive manner.
-
Strong written, editing, and oral communication skills; ability to think analytically and quantitatively to formulate budgets. Superior interpersonal and negotiation skills with ability to work with a range of individuals to adapt and exceed customer expectations.
-
Strong work ethic and ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Highly proficient at taking initiative, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines. Flawless attention to detail.
-
Highly proficient in utilization of various technologies and/or willingness and ability to learn new online tools.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
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Experience in a for-profit setting; advanced knowledge of hospitality industry; marketing, sales, and communications experience.
-
Familiarity with YC&E programs.
Principal Responsibilities
- In support of the overall mission, plans, directs and oversees programmatic activities.
- Develops, implements, and maintains operational policies and procedures.
- Manages program communications; identifies outreach potential, and promotes philanthropic and collaborative support of the program.
- Works closely with leadership, internal and external colleagues, and community residents to further develop and implement strategic plans.
- Identifies, solicits, and cultivates community partnerships and collaborations to assist in the development and growth of the program.
- Tracks all program activities and regularly informs leadership of progress on each initiative. Recommends structural or programmatic adjustments, changes or additions based on full knowledge of missions, goals, and objectives. Develops metrics to identify and measure the success of the program.
- Assists in identifying and evaluating potential future funding sources, and contributes to the submission of grants and contracts supporting the program, including the annual submission and writing of all content areas and budgetary sections of grant applications.
- Develops and manages the program's operating budget.
- Manages the administrative infrastructure of the program. Manages human resources including staffing and hiring, supervision, performance development, counseling and discipline, if warranted. Oversees and manages information systems, facilities, and space needs.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Posting Date
06/15/2026
Job Category
Professional
Bargaining Unit
NON
Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile
Associate (22)
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Staff
Work Model
Hybrid
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer
Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
Department: Yale Conferences & Events
Location: 55 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut
Job ID: 135991WD
Salary Range: $61,500.00 - $91,875.00
Description
Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!
Overview
As a member of the Yale Conferences & Events (YC&E) department and reporting to the Senior Manager, Events, the Event Planner is responsible for securing revenue-generating programs, fortifying client relationships that enhance Yale’s academic and financial mission and identifying operational solutions that reduce overhead cost while producing greater operational efficiencies.
- Initiates and develops all aspects of a conference, event or program budget, and works with the client to evaluate the appropriate price structure while managing interactions with internal and external service providers.
- Advise clients regarding line-item expenses and ensure that funding sources are sufficient to cover the program budget. Create final forecasts, reconcile budgets for invoicing, and ensure all charges are accounted for, accurate and explained properly.
- Manage delivery of all services contracted by YC&E working closely with Yale internal and external service providers including, but not limited to, Yale Hospitality, Media Services, Facilities, YPPS and Yale Police and Campus Security, as well as those provided by hotels, caterers, rental companies, and other community service providers.
- Balance competing priorities to meet all program requirements in a timely manner and deliver quality results. Provide comprehensive on-site management as dictated by program needs.
- Provide high level customer service to guests and clients, ensuring that respect, responsiveness, and professionalism is demonstrated and that key issues are addressed.
- Work with department leadership to propose new business models and potentially pilot new programs which could enhance Yale’s revenue potential and increase level of services offered.
- Recruit, hire, train, lead, and supervise program assistants and summer staff.
- Carry out all aspects of program management, which includes, but is not limited to, client relations, compliance, risk management, housing assignments, registration, conference planning, processing, service orders, travel, database management and onsite coordination.
- Cultivate and develop beneficial relationships with internal and external service providers and organizations. Communicate department’s ongoing program activity to other Yale departments and community that may be affected.
- Utilize Cvent and Salesforce event management database systems.
Required Skills and Abilities
-
Flexible, energetic, creative, entrepreneurial leader, with strong consensus-building skills. Talented problem solver. Excels in a fast-paced, results-oriented, customer service-focused setting. Highly proficient at managing multiple priorities while exceeding client expectations.
-
Proven ability to build and maintain influence and trust with a wide array of clients and constituencies and to work both collaboratively and independently in an organized and productive manner.
-
Strong written, editing, and oral communication skills; ability to think analytically and quantitatively to formulate budgets. Superior interpersonal and negotiation skills with ability to work with a range of individuals to adapt and exceed customer expectations.
-
Strong work ethic and ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Highly proficient at taking initiative, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines. Flawless attention to detail.
-
Highly proficient in utilization of various technologies and/or willingness and ability to learn new online tools.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
-
Experience in a for-profit setting; advanced knowledge of hospitality industry; marketing, sales, and communications experience.
-
Familiarity with YC&E programs.
Principal Responsibilities
- In support of the overall mission, plans, directs and oversees programmatic activities.
- Develops, implements, and maintains operational policies and procedures.
- Manages program communications; identifies outreach potential, and promotes philanthropic and collaborative support of the program.
- Works closely with leadership, internal and external colleagues, and community residents to further develop and implement strategic plans.
- Identifies, solicits, and cultivates community partnerships and collaborations to assist in the development and growth of the program.
- Tracks all program activities and regularly informs leadership of progress on each initiative. Recommends structural or programmatic adjustments, changes or additions based on full knowledge of missions, goals, and objectives. Develops metrics to identify and measure the success of the program.
- Assists in identifying and evaluating potential future funding sources, and contributes to the submission of grants and contracts supporting the program, including the annual submission and writing of all content areas and budgetary sections of grant applications.
- Develops and manages the program's operating budget.
- Manages the administrative infrastructure of the program. Manages human resources including staffing and hiring, supervision, performance development, counseling and discipline, if warranted. Oversees and manages information systems, facilities, and space needs.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Posting Date
06/15/2026
Job Category
Professional
Bargaining Unit
NON
Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile
Associate (22)
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Staff
Work Model
Hybrid
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer
Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Event Planner
Verify your degree aligns with PERM
PERM requires your credential to match the job description. A degree in event management, hospitality, or marketing typically supports the specialty occupation argument, while an unrelated degree can stall the labor certification even if you have years of experience.
Target employers with on-site events infrastructure
Hotels, convention centers, universities, and corporate headquarters with dedicated events departments are more likely to sponsor PERM than one-person planning boutiques. Larger venues run multi-year event calendars that justify the permanent hire and PERM filing cost.
Ask whether the role is EB-2 or EB-3
If the employer lists an advanced degree as required, your petition may qualify under EB-2, which can shorten your wait in certain priority date backlogs. For most Event Planner roles with a standard bachelor's requirement, EB-3 is the more common filing track.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Event Planner roles where the employer has active PERM or I-140 history. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL and USCIS filing data so you're targeting companies already familiar with the sponsorship process before your first interview.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating
PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Look up the wage level for Event Planner using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor the employer is legally required to meet.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment during the offer stage
Your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to support I-9 compliance throughout your PERM process. If the company hasn't used E-Verify before, flag it early, because onboarding can delay the labor certification timeline by several weeks.
Green Card Event Planner: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Event Planner jobs qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Event Planner positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers and professionals with a bachelor's degree. If the employer's job description requires a master's degree or the candidate holds an advanced degree plus specialized credentials in event or hospitality management, the role may support an EB-2 petition instead. Your employer's immigration counsel makes the final classification call based on the specific job duties.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Event Planner roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery with a capped number of slots, while PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery. The PERM process typically takes one to three years from labor certification through I-140 approval, but it's a one-time path to a green card rather than a visa you must renew every few years. For most nationalities, EB-3 priority date backlogs are also significantly shorter than EB-2.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for my employer?
Your employer files a PERM application with the DOL certifying that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role at the prevailing wage. They must run a recruitment campaign, document results, and submit the application through the FLAG portal. The process usually takes six to eighteen months depending on whether the DOL selects the application for a supervised recruitment audit.
How can I find Event Planner jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Standard job boards don't filter by PERM or I-140 filing history, so most open roles don't disclose sponsorship availability upfront. Migrate Mate lets you search Event Planner positions specifically by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, saving you the step of asking at the end of each application whether the company will sponsor a PERM petition.
Does my work experience count if my degree isn't in event management?
DOL PERM rules allow three years of relevant work experience to substitute for one year of education in some cases, but the job description must be written to allow that equivalency from the start. If the employer drafts the PERM job order requiring a specific degree, your experience alone won't satisfy it. Clarify with the employer early whether the position description can be structured to accommodate your credential background.