Event Specialist

The team focuses on innovation in learning, and partners with business leaders to support organization’s growth and transformational goals. This is a hybrid opportunity and will work out of the Chicago office. Duties will include the following: • Design, plan, and deliver high-impact, memorable learning experiences for in person and live virtual learning programs; within budget by managing all pre-event, event, and post-event details seamlessly with program leaders, meeting planners, vendors, participants, facilitators, executive leaders and more. • Execute learning event preparation which includes creating name tags/tent cards, printing & organizing supplies, updating & emailing program materials, acting as the onsite point-of-contact for all vendors, and assisting with AV needs. Your Educational and Professional Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree • 2+ years of event management experience • Strong analytical and administrative skills • Collaborate in multi-functional teams in parallel to working on independent projects • Experienced user of Microsoft Office 365, particularly Teams, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint • Enjoy problem solving in an agile environment • Can proactively anticipate the needs of others to be a supportive team member • Strong verbal and written communications skills • Willingness to travel