Corporate Events Planner I - $25 to $41 per HOUR

M&T Bank is a leading regional financial services company committed to delivering high-quality banking services to its customers. Established with a strong reputation for integrity and customer service, M&T Bank operates across numerous states and offers a wide range of financial products including retail and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment services. The institution emphasizes fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture, supporting employee growth and development, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to maintain trust and reliability among its clients. The role of Strategic Meetings and Travel Coordinator at M&T Bank involves managing the strategic meetings management process (SMMP) for internal clients. This position is pivotal in coordinating the logistics of events and travel arrangements mainly focused on internal Bank employees. The coordinator will be responsible for site selection, supplier negotiations, and contract management for event and travel resources. This role supports various levels of the organization, including senior management and executive teams, ensuring that all event and travel needs are met in a comprehensive, cost-effective, and efficient manner. The coordinator is also expected to provide onsite event coordination as necessary, showcase strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proactive communication abilities. This role involves negotiating and submitting requests for proposals (RFPs) to event and travel suppliers, tracking and reconciling travel spend, and ensuring compliance with company risk and regulatory policies. This position offers a paid hourly wage with a range from $24.76 to $41.27 depending on the candidate's expertise and qualifications, along with domestic travel requirements ranging from 10 to 25 percent. Located in Buffalo, New York, this opportunity suits individuals with experience in event planning, supplier management, and strategic coordination, especially those with hospitality or travel industry backgrounds, and a passion for delivering excellent service within a financial institution environment.

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 1 years' work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 5 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 1 years' work experience
• Experience working with multiple business lines
• Experience with pertinent word processing and spreadsheet software
• Experience managing multiple tasks and prioritizing among assignments
• Experience working independently and as an effective team player
• Domestic travel ranging from 10 - 25% of the time
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail-oriented
• Knowledge of standard hotel/venue contract management