Events Specialist

About the role

We're seeking an organized and detail-oriented Events Specialist for a 4-month contract to support the planning and execution of corporate, community, employee, member, and business development events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate event logistics including venues, vendors, catering, registrations, communications, materials, and on-site event support
• Provide administrative assistance with scheduling, presentations, expense tracking, and departmental documentation

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in event planning, hospitality, project coordination, logistics, or administrative support
• Demonstrated ability to manage event details accurately while handling several priorities in a deadline-driven setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a detail-oriented and service-oriented approach
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience supporting corporate, community, or special events from planning through execution
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail in coordinating vendors, materials, schedules, and expenses

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel locally when required

Skills

The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience in event planning, hospitality, project coordination, logistics, or administrative support, excels at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and possesses strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• Access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits
• Free online training

Pay

$27-$32/hr

Schedule

Occasional evenings and weekends, and local travel may be required.