Position: Specialist, Event Engagement
About: SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally. The Specialist, Event Engagement is a key member of the Event Strategy and Experience team, responsible for planning and executing SHRM’s events, which range in size from 100 to 26,000 attendees. This event professional or experiential marketer specializes in producing elevated event experiences. The specialist stays ahead of industry best practices and trends, bringing a proven track record in supporting various event and/or brand functions. Key responsibilities include building relationships and managing numerous projects simultaneously. As a consummate collaborator, the Specialist is driven to curate memorable and meaningful moments–from our stages to the event environments we create.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Public Relations or related field; 3 years of related experience in a similar work environment and role, preferably with a PR/marketing/event agency or in-house for medium to large brand(s); Familiar with corporate events and/or city-wide conferences and expos; Demonstrated ability to build relationships both internally and externally; Strong project management skills and history of success; Solid written and verbal communication skills with ability to clearly articulate a story or idea to internal or external audiences; Exemplary judgment, organization, and attention to detail; Creativity and intellectual curiosity especially as it relates to traditional and nontraditional events and associated trends; Demonstrated collaboration skills; Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet critical deadlines; Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels within an organization and display strong customer service skills, diplomacy, and tact; Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications
Benefits: professional growth and development, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, well-being programs, health savings account, flexible spending account, retirement plans, open leave policy, annual discretionary bonus and incentives
