Events Assistant

Events Assistant – Great Lakes Construction Association (GLCA) Location: Libertyville, Illinois | On-Site | Full-Time

The Great Lakes Construction Association (GLCA) is looking for an Events Assistant to join our team. This role is central to how GLCA members experience their association — from industry conferences and networking nights to golf outings and awards banquets.

The role

You'll work directly with the Executive Vice President to plan, coordinate, and execute a full calendar of member events throughout the year. It's hands-on, deadline-driven work, and no two weeks look the same.

What you'll do

- Help plan and coordinate GLCA events from start to finish, including venue logistics, vendor communication, registration, and day-of setup - Serve as a point of contact for members, sponsors, and vendors before and during events - Manage event registrations and attendee communications - Assist with event marketing materials, email campaigns, and social media promotion - Maintain event files, timelines, and budgets - Support on-site event execution — which means some evenings and weekends during peak event season - Build and maintain positive relationships with GLCA members and industry partners

About you

- Strong organizational skills — you can juggle multiple projects without dropping the ball - Comfortable talking to people at all levels, whether it's a first-year apprentice or a company president - Detail-oriented and able to work under deadlines - Proficient in Microsoft Office. A team player who can also work independently when needed - Some experience in event coordination, hospitality, or a related field is required.

What GLCA offers

- A collaborative, mission-driven team environment - Exposure to the construction industry and its professional community - Opportunities to grow your event planning skills - Competitive compensation and benefits