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KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, to join our Events and Meetings Organization.

Responsibilities:

• Support the KPMG Family for Literacy (KFFL) national team and local office planning committees to create fundraising event concepts, goals, objectives, budget estimates/documentation, and desired outcomes in alignment with strategic initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with KFFL development planning committees helping to ensure service delivery is aligned and fully supports each office's priorities and goals for fundraising and awareness
• Manage the logistics involved with the execution of event details such as researching venues, negotiating contract terms, overseeing registration needs, planning menus, budgets and on-site logistics creativity
• Effectively meet deadlines established with the execution of a specific event while working within a matrixed and process heavy organization

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of events and meetings planning experience; preferably within a professional services firm or similar environment
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience; CMP certification preferred
• Experience planning fundraising events and managing volunteer committees preferred
• Ability to establish relationships within a highly matrixed organization and with various levels of management; ability to prioritize tasks and collaborate with team members and clients in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with Cvent or similar meeting management software, Adobe and BidPal
• Ability to travel up to 35%

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG, an equal opportunity employer/disability/veteran. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. KPMG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance number 131192). No phone calls or agencies please.