Senior Events Specialist

Join Rabobank and help bring our mission of “Growing a Better World Together” to life through high-impact client and internal experiences. Partner with senior leaders across North America to create strategic events that showcase Rabobank’s leadership in food, agriculture, commodities, and renewable energy, combining creativity, precision, and purpose in every experience.

About the Role

As a Senior Events Specialist, you will independently lead complex events from concept through execution, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, and consistently deliver polished, engaging experiences that advance business objectives and strengthen Rabobank’s reputation. This role operates with autonomy in a dynamic hybrid work environment, managing all aspects of event logistics—including venue selection, vendor management, budget oversight, and stakeholder engagement—while maintaining rigorous standards of quality and brand consistency.

The Senior Events Specialist drives the creation of event materials, logistics, and post-event communications, and leverages Rabobank’s social media channels to amplify event reach and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead the planning and execution of in-person, hybrid, and virtual events, managing timelines, venue arrangements, catering, AV setup, and registration processes.
• Author and distribute event communications—such as invitations, reminders, and post-event follow-ups—ensuring alignment with Rabobank’s brand standards.
• Direct vendor partnerships for production, design, and technology, holding external partners accountable for quality and budget adherence.
• Monitor and report on event-related expenses, maintaining budget discipline and supporting financial reconciliation.
• Analyze attendance, engagement, and feedback metrics, compiling post-event reports to inform strategic planning and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, and Business Units to ensure event objectives are met and messaging is consistent (e.g., Regional Town Halls, Quarterly Updates, Client Events).

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality results while managing multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Expertise in leveraging virtual platforms, registration systems, and digital engagement tools to execute hybrid and virtual events at scale.
• Skilled in vendor management, including oversight of deliverables and quality assurance throughout the event lifecycle.
• Adept at building and sustaining collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders, internal teams, and external partners through effective communication and professional engagement.
• Demonstrates confidence and professionalism in representing the team during client-facing events, internal meetings, and executive briefings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling event messaging, invitations, and post-event reports.
• Advanced project management and delegation capabilities, with experience leading the execution of high-profile events.
• Proficiency in audio-visual production, including the orchestration of hybrid town halls and large-scale meetings.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint (moderate to advanced), and Excel.
• Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills, with a strategic mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates initiative and ownership in driving projects forward, with a strong client-service orientation.
• Familiarity with social media platforms such as Twitter and LinkedIn, supporting event amplification and engagement.
• Ability to travel regionally, 15% of the time.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Rabobank is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits

Rabobank offers a flexible hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits focused on four main components:

• Physical Well-Being: Medical, Dental, and Vision plan coverages effective on your date of hire with multiple plan options and a full network of providers.
• Financial Well-Being:
  • 401(k) plan participation starts on your date of hire with a 50% match of the first 6% contributed.
  • Additional 3% Safe Harbor contribution and up to 3% in annual Discretionary Profit Sharing contributions.
• Emotional Well-Being:
  • Generous paid time off: up to 20 days of vacation, 5 days of additional time off, 7 sick days, and 11 US holidays annually (based on hire date).
  • Community support programs: Dollars for Doers, Helping Hands, and Gift Matching programs.
• Workforce Well-Being: Hybrid working model offering flexibility to split time between home and office—typically 2 days remote and the remaining days onsite.

Pay

Target Hiring Range: $93,000.00 - $115,000.00 USD. The range is reflective of the desired primary physical work location and may be adjusted based on geographical differentiation or other lawful reasons.

About Rabobank

Rabobank Group is a global financial services leader providing wholesale and retail banking, leasing, and real estate services in more than 37 countries worldwide. In North America, Rabobank is a premier corporate and investment bank to the food, agribusiness, commodities, and energy industries. Rabo AgriFinance, a subsidiary, is a leading financial services provider for farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses in the United States and Canada. Together, we provide sector expertise, strategic counsel, and tailored financial solutions to clients across the entire value chain.