Title: Event Specialist Location: Hybrid in Lowell, MA (On-site Mon-Wed) Pay: $35-$40/hr depending on experience Duration: 6-month initial contract, possibility of extension or conversion depending on LOA coverage and business needs at the time Hours: 8am-5pm EST (1 hr lunch) - Subject to change around events The Planet Group is looking for an Event Specialist to join our client, a market-leading technology company that's transforming how organizations engage and empower their workforce. Event Specialist Responsibilities: • Work independently with guidance and direction from the Manager, Events. • Serve as a primary planner for domestic events for up to 50 attendees, managing various aspects of these events from start to finish- this could include, but not limited to: • Serve as main point of contact between primary event contact and other internal teams involved in planning the events • Conduct pre- and post-event meetings as required to review/communicate group needs and feedback. • Work with internal teams (i.e. creative, sales, AV etc.) to plan and execute various pre-event, onsite, and post-event logistics • Manage event budgets to maximize savings that align with event goals. Maintain event-specific budget and reconcile all transactions accordingly • Manage aspects of food and beverage, audio-visual, wired/wireless connectivity, and all other logistics necessary for a successful meeting • Create and manage attendee list, registration, and hotel rooming lists • Manage group room blocks and meeting spaces • Responsible for coordinating all event related communications • Collaboration with multiple team members, as all pieces of the meeting will touch upon each other • Manage relationships with external event vendors - including contracts and invoices • Interact with other teams to obtain feedback on quality and service levels • Clearly communicate and explain detailed information to management, staff, vendors, and stakeholders. • Perform all job responsibilities with adherence to company standards, policies, and procedures. • Additional tasks may apply. Event Specialist Qualifications: • 2+ years of experience managing events of varying sizes, complexity, and impact • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience • Experience with various software programs preferred, such as Microsoft Office, Concur, and Cvent • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Strong project management skills, analytical ability, both creative and strategic thinking • Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail • Ability to balance and negotiate event needs and demands • Demonstrated capacity to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Ideal candidate will be a self-starter, highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to be extremely effective and who is comfortable working in teams and independently