Overview THIS IS AN INVITATION TO BID. POSITION WILL CLOSE MIDNIGHT, MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025. GBSI is seeking an Information Technology (IT) professional for the role of Client Event Planner in Huntsville, AL to work as part of a team on the design, development, and implementation of client events including in-person and virtual workshops, conferences, and meetings. The Client Event Planner will complete tasks related to meeting registration, site logistics, onsite support, and post-meeting follow-up. The ideal candidate will interact with project sponsors, focusing on customer service and an understanding of client expectations and needs. Responsibilities * Plans and organizes live and virtual meetings and events; * Implements an event strategy to achieve financial, operational, and outreach objectives; * Gathers meeting or event requirements and researches and recommends adequate channels or venues; * Coordinates meeting logistics, including attendee registration, transportation, accommodations, meals, and technology; * Conducts rehearsals and system checks of all equipment and connectivity; * Maintains relationships with vendors for event support services; * Coordinates budgets and ensures that events stay within cost projections; * Contributes moderately complex aspects of a project in a team environment. Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Meeting and Event Management, Hospitality Management, Business, Communications, Public Relations, or Marketing is required; * At least five (5) years of relevant experience is required; * DoD-issued Secret Security Clearance is required at start; * Must be highly organized and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks, vendors, and timelines effectively; * Creativity to develop unique event ideas and the ability to handle unexpected changes is vital in this role; * Ability to adapt and remain calm is essential for this role. About GBSI Established in 1995, Global Business Solutions, Inc. offers customers a distinctive blend of information technology capabilities, education and training services, and information assurance solutions. Managed by a team of executive leaders experienced in the field of information technology and training services within the industry and government, GBSI prides itself on exceeding expectations. Our award-winning solutions give clients the support tools needed to successfully deliver in evolving environments with confidence. GBSI is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. This Contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR-60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: GBSI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with GBSI's legal duty to furnish information. Drug Free Workplace: We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.