Onsite Event Specialist

About the role

Joining Maritz means becoming part of a workplace grounded in a critical truth; people and their potential is our greatest resource. Maritz helps companies achieve their business goals by inspiring people to perform their best. We design experiences, incentives, and recognition programs that spark action and deliver measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary onsite contact for events, coordinating with catering, AV, security, and transportation partners.
• Provide day-of-event support, including being on-call or onsite, running product demos, and capturing event documentation (surveys, photos).
• Conduct staff meetings, event space walkthroughs, and briefings as needed.
• Manage onsite logistics for registration, rooms, hospitality desk, food & beverage, activities, business meetings, technology, and VIP handling.
• Implement crisis management procedures and ensure communication plans are in place.
• Serve as liaison to clients for onsite event logistics and keep all stakeholders informed of changes.
• Collaborate with teams to define solutions and ensure the best event experience for clients and guests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in meeting/event management or a related industry.
• Ability to learn new technology solutions and work with multiple systems.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in G Suite and Microsoft Office tools with the ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Ability to thrive in an agile, continuously changing environment.
• Physical ability to handle onsite demands, including standing and lifting.

Qualifications

• Nice to have: Experience leading a team, prior experience in high-touch client or VIP event management, experience with working logistics.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Experience with event planning software and tools.

Benefits

Maritz offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid parental leave, 401k, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, year end holiday closure, and more!

Pay

The total compensation for this position is determined based on experience and qualifications. Compensation for internal candidates will be reviewed in accordance with our internal compensation practices.

Schedule

This is an Onsite role, locations available: Austin, TX. Travel requirements: Minimal (as needed for events).