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The Center for Automotive Research, a nonprofit research organization based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has an opening for an Event Assistant.  Under general supervision, this position is responsible for providing event, marketing and administrative support.  This is a temporary part-time position (15 – 20 hours per week) for the month of May, becoming full-time (40 hours per week) from June through August 2018.  This position may require travelling to and working at the CAR Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, MI from July 28 – August 2, 2018.  Hourly rate:  $11.00 - $13.00, depending on experience.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Perform general event tasks, including registration support, name badge stuffing and quality check, cross-checking registration and housing lists, and tracking sponsorship fulfillment, with a high level of quality and attention to detail

· Assist with the preparation of event materials, such as handouts and slides

· Support event signage process and mobile app development

· Perform CRM system data entry

· Provide customer service via telephone and email to clients and vendors as requested

· Assist with packing and unpacking of materials for event and other types of shipments

· Serve as backup to Administrative & Events Assistant for phone coverage and front desk daily duties

· Provide assistance to event team members as requested

· Miscellaneous word processing and other computer file creation as needed

 

General Qualifications:

· High school graduate with 1-2 years of college

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Excellent organizational skills, high level of attention to detail, ability to multi-task

· Demonstrated ability to work well in team environment

· Professional and appropriate demeanor and demonstrated ability to interact with clients

· Previous office and computer experience, especially Microsoft Office applications

· Data research experience utilizing internet

· Previous event experience desirable

 

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Angie Ely at aely@cargroup.org.

 Application Deadline:  April 14, 2018

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, height, weight, marital status, protected disability or other characteristic protected by law.