Event Coordinator at Cummins in Columbus, Indiana

Job Description:

We are looking for a talented Event Coordinator to join our team! This role is primarily based in Columbus, IN.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:  

• Manage and optimize the room calendars for the global headquarters and associated sites within Columbus


• Visualize and plan events within Cummins managed event spaces, acting as the first point of contact for meeting and event hosts


• Participate on special event planning committees, acting as the advisor and liaison between the Cummins host and all respected vendors


• Conduct on-site walk throughs and pre-function meetings with host to help guide service details 


• Produce and coordinate the following: product inventory, event diagrams, special instructions, vendor coordination, staffing, post event notes and event tracking


• Advise host in ordering food and beverages


• Serve as the link between Hospitality and various support functions


• Build and maintain effective working relationship with C suite level Cummins executives and assistants to facilitate dining, hospitality and entertainment requirements


• Assist in hiring of event support staff


• Monitor and lead event specialist’s daily activities


• This position will lead all Event Staff: Cummins, contingent, supplier or otherwise. The Event Coordinator will coach event staff while driving improvements in guest experience and Hospitality processes.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:  

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in customer service, event coordination, hospitality/catering management or a related field


• Ability to work well under pressure, both alone and in a team setting


• Ability to prioritize and delegate accordingly


• Professional communication skills


• Attention to detail and organization skills


• Confident in decision making ability

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

Cummins and E-verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.