Who We Are
BCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world's best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible-and unlocking your potential to advance the world.
BST is the operational heart of our business and is invaluable to our success. Roles such as finance, human resources, risk, and IT, help propel BCG forward. BST employees support the core of the organization and provide outstanding value to the business. As a BST member, you will work with inspiring, talented, dedicated, and curious colleagues in an energizing, fast-paced environment in which people are treated with respect and help one another to succeed. Working at BCG provides you with the opportunity to grow through interesting and challenging work and to have an active voice in your personal career development.
What You'll Do
The Events Specialist's primary responsibility is to partner with the Events Team and Operations Team to drive the affiliation and events agenda for the NYC Office, from staff-wide offsite events to smaller cohort gatherings, including but not limited to annual holiday party, Summer All Staff Event, offsite meetings, holiday dinners, cohort events, client events, in-house celebrations events, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and social impact events and projects. In conjunction with the team and office leadership, implement initiatives to promote greater sense of community. The Events Specialist is essential to the culture of the NYC office and is based in the office Monday through Friday.
You're Good At:
- Coordinating office events: maintain resource files for events, meetings, possible future sites, and any other related event data
- Suggest and solicit creative and new ideas, from events to engagement programs, to keep our affiliation program fresh and motivating
- Establish relationships with vendors, select event sites, and execute required logistics
- Post internal social media content to drive office engagement
- Support Events Team in local marketing initiatives
- Track and manage event budgets including internal processes and reconciliations
- Coordinate event communication - prepare guest lists and invitations, send confirmations, track RSVPs
- Assist with budget estimates and options to ensure events remain within budget guidelines
- Act as onsite facilitator for events
- Work closely with Concierge team on room reservations, security lists, catering orders
- Coordinate with IT team on A/V needs; provide basic A/V set ups for onsite events
- Provide office services support and recommendations for events as needed, e.g. transit, hotel, catering, restaurant options
- Make and set up name tags, meeting materials, etc.
- Provide light general admin support for meeting/event attendees as necessary
- Other duties as assigned by the Events Team Senior Manager
What You'll Bring
- College degree strongly preferred
- Minimum of 2-3 years of events experience and working with individuals in a professional services environment
- Working knowledge and comfort with MS Office, specifically Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint - willingness to learn new systems is relevant to the needs of the operation
- High energy and enthusiasm, willing to get involved
- Organized, responsive and able to handle challenges with poise and tact
- Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible team player; solid customer service orientation and qualities
- Ability to work effectively in a challenging, fast paced environment
- Ability to take initiative
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment and interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance business and in keeping with BCG's values and culture
Who You'll Work With
Our business management and operations team members work to ensure that BCG is running smoothly, efficiently, and productively. We are made up of executive and administrative (or case team) assistants, visual service artists, receptionists, facilities staff, and the team leaders and office coordinators who manage these operations and business management jobs.
Additional info
Compensation Information: Compensation Information:Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, contributions to BCG's Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (PSRF), and a market leading benefits package described below.
We expect total annualized compensation for NYC-based employees to be approximately the following:
- Base salary between $70,000-86,000 placement within this range will vary based on experience and skill level
- Annual discretionary performance bonus between 0-12%
- 5% Profit Sharing Retirement Fund (PSRF) contribution, increasing to 10% after two years of service. Contributions are vested immediately and there is no waiting period
- First year annualized target total compensation: $82,320 -$101,136 (USD)
All of our plans provide best in class coverage:
- Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
- Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
- Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
- Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
- Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
- Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
- Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)
- Paid sick time on an as needed basis
*Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage.
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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