
Event Planning & Execution
• Support the execution of corporate, community, member, employee, and business development events.
• Coordinate event logistics including venue arrangements, catering, rentals, transportation, audiovisual needs, signage, and supplies.
• Manage event registration platforms, RSVP tracking, attendee communications, and guest lists.
• Coordinate vendor relationships and assist with contract administration and logistics management.
• Prepare event materials including agendas, run-of-show documents, staffing plans, name badges, signage, event kits, etc.
• Assist with event setup, on-site management, troubleshooting, and event breakdown.
• Coordinate volunteer and staff assignments for events and ensure all participants have the information necessary to be successful.
• Track event inventories including promotional items, signage, giveaways, and event equipment.
• Collect event metrics and assist with post-event reporting and evaluation.
• Maintain event calendars and project timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
Administrative Support
• Coordinate meetings, calendars, and scheduling requests as needed.
• Prepare presentations, reports, meeting materials, and other departmental documentation.
• Assist with budget tracking, invoice processing, purchase requests, and expense reconciliation.
• Maintain organized records of event contracts, vendor information, sponsorship agreements, and departmental files.
• Support department communication efforts and internal coordination activities.
• Assist with special projects and other administrative responsibilities as assigned.
Relationship Management
• Build positive working relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, community partners, and event attendees.
• Serve as a professional representative of the organization at events and meetings.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, retail, business development, and other departments to support organizational initiatives.
Requirements
Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Two to four years of experience in event planning, hospitality, project coordination, administrative support, or related experience.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines.
• Financial services or corporate event experience preferred.

Sunward, formerly known as Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union (SLFCU), is one of New Mexico’s largest credit unions, serving over 160,000 members and managing more than $4.1 billion in assets. Formed in 1948 by employees of Sandia National Laboratories, Sunward’s footprint now spans 14 branches in New Mexico, with one in Durango, Colorado, and one in Livermore, California.
Sunward has been named by Forbes as a Best-in-State credit union for six consecutive years and Albuquerque’s Best Bank in 2024 by the Albuquerque Journal’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Anyone can apply, and members can enjoy access to leading checking, savings, mortgage, auto, and investment services. Sunward – Banking Made Better. Learn more and apply today at gosunward.org
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Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sunward serves more than 160,000 personal and business members in New Mexico, California, Colorado, and across the United States. Anyone can apply for Sunward membership. Learn more at gosunward.org/whocanjoin
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