Event Coordinator

Job Summary Rate is one of the nation’s top retail mortgage lenders, delivering a seamless, tech‑driven experience that helps customers reach their homeownership and financial goals. Founded in 2000 and based in Chicago, Rate is licensed in all 50 states and D.C. and has helped over 2 million homeowners with a wide range of loan products, competitive rates and personalized service. Compensation & Location Salary: $50,000–$55,000 per year. Location: Chicago, hybrid 2–3 times a week (North Chicago). Essential Duties and Responsibilities Plan and execute event details to ensure cohesive results for Rate’s image and brand identity at events. Provide impeccable customer service, interacting with hundreds of Loan Officers across the U.S. to help execute their perfect events. Negotiate with venues, event organizers, contractors, and hotels on agenda and cost proposals until contract completion. Organize leisure outings including offsite tours, group activities, dining and social experiences. Direct the planning/execution of timelines and logistics for each event. Create marketing materials and signage consistent with Rate’s image. Create, maintain and execute event budgets within pre‑approved expenditure allotments. Manage multiple events simultaneously. Bring creative ideas to make events cooler, more fun, or unique. Assist with onsite activation for large corporate events. Maintain patience and a positive attitude throughout all engagements. Qualifications and Competencies Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (required). 1–2 years of event planning/coordination experience. Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to meet strict deadlines. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite is a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer Rate is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason protected by law. Benefits Rate offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company‑sponsored 401(k), vacation benefits, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits, flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day‑care flexible spending accounts), life and death benefits, critical‑care insurance, personal accidental insurance, commuter benefits, pet insurance, various time‑off and leave of absence benefits, well‑being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program), and supplemental benefits such as legal planning assistance, identity theft protection and wellness resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr