Engagement & Events Lead

Transdev; Lombard (IL); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev is seeking an Engagement Specialist in Lombard, IL to plan and execute internal and external events engaging clients, employees, and industry partners. You will manage calendars, budgets, promotional materials, and branded merchandise while aligning with Transdev’s brand standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating trade shows, conferences, sponsorships, client events, and volunteer programs. You’ll evaluate engagement outcomes and support thought leadership and marketing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, sales, hospitality management, or related field.
• Three or more years of relevant experience in a corporate environment.
• Transportation and/or public transit experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage high-impact engagement activities and events that drive measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead community engagement initiatives that strengthen relationships with industry partners, clients, and community organizations.
• Develop and manage annual community outreach and engagement calendars that align with organizational priorities.
• Facilitate and promote employee recognition programs, engagement initiatives, volunteer activities, and culture-building events.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of trade shows, conferences, sponsorships, client events, and industry engagement opportunities across all business lines.
• Monitor and evaluate engagement activities, participation metrics, and sponsorship outcomes.
• Track event and sponsorship budgets.
• Coordinate the development and distribution of branded promotional items to support Business Development, employee engagement, recruitment, and community outreach.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and prioritize engagement and outreach opportunities.
• Coordinate trade show logistics, booth design and production, sponsorship fulfillment, advertising placements, attendee engagement activities, and client hospitality events.
• Support the development of event collateral, including invitations, know-before-you-go communications, promotional materials, signage, and giveaways.
• Monitor industry conference opportunities and coordinate submission of speaker proposals, panel abstracts, award nominations, white papers, and thought leadership content in coordination with external communications.
• Facilitate collaboration with subject-matter experts and business leaders to secure speaking engagements and elevate organizational visibility within target industries.
• Track engagement activities and contacts using Transdev’s CRM portal.
• Support client and customer engagement activities as needed.

Skills

Event planning

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing/communications/sales/hospitality management

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Transdev is seeking an Engagement Specialist in Lombard, IL to plan and execute internal and external events engaging clients, employees, and industry partners. You will manage calendars, budgets, promotional materials, and branded merchandise while aligning with Transdev’s brand standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating trade shows, conferences, sponsorships, client events, and volunteer programs. You’ll evaluate engagement outcomes and support thought leadership and marketing