Event Specialist - Employee Events

Crawford Group (www.crawfordgroup.com) is seeking an Event Specialist to support our technology client in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are revolutionizing how marketing gets done! At Crawford Group we believe in developing collaborative customer relationships to create the best talent solution for their marketing organization’s needs. This includes attending all necessary meetings to stay aligned with all key stakeholders and partners • Partner with Event Strategists on introducing fresh and creative concepts for employee facing events and company campaigns in an effort to enhance the workplace experience • Collaborate with international teams to drive partnerships, understand regional cultures, and plan, design, and execute on program vision established by Event Strategists • Manage, meticulously track, and deliver reporting on event budgets, program logistics, vendors, and other key event metrics through the entire event life-cycle on behalf of Event Strategists and other internal clients • Drive event production schedules and production meetings with internal business units along with cross organizational teams including but not limited to facilities, catering, conferencing services, security • Provide production related support for the Event Strategists such as, but not limited to: • Researching offsite venues, local vendors, and other miscellaneous event support • Research, vet, negotiate, and procure event related vendors and support when necessary • Responsible for reviewing vendor contracts before asking the client for signatures or payment • Provide general support for the Event Strategists on non-event initiatives such as, but not limited to: • Coordinating flagship events across client’s offices; which can include researching, purchasing, and managing the distribution of event materials • Tracking programs across sites for reporting purposes • Set up and management of registration tools and event app for programs as neededBuild strong relationships in the Japan and Asia Pacific regions for client and with external partners • What we look for: • 5+ years event coordination/production experience with at least 2 years of in person event experience • Experience working on a variety of corporate events with different target audiences and stakeholders is a must. San Francisco Bay Area, CA, or New York, NY preferred Duration: Full-time, Consulting Rate: $50/hour W-2 consultant of Crawford Group; benefits available if eligible (Our hourly ranges are determined based on skills, experience and location)