Event Specialist

Extreme Networks; Morrisville (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work schedules

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Extreme Networks in Morrisville, NC seeks an Event Specialist to support Corporate Events and the Executive Briefing Center. You will coordinate event logistics, vendors, budgets, content, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality experiences in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

The role requires 1–3 years in event management or related fields, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.

Qualifications

• ,1–3 years of experience in event management, event coordination, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience with corporate or customer events; technology industry experience is an asset.
• Strong organizational, project management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working with budgets, invoices, and purchase orders.
• Experience with vendors and event logistics is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of corporate events, customer engagements, and EBC programs.
• Manage event timelines, calendars, agendas, and key deliverables.
• Coordinate with customers, speakers, internal teams, and other stakeholders.
• Track event results, attendance, feedback, and other key metrics.
• Track event budgets, expenses, purchase orders, invoices, and reconciliations.
• Manage event logistics including F&B, transportation, signage, shipping, and venue requirements.
• Ensure vendors and internal partners meet agreed timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Source and coordinate vendors, obtain quotes, and support negotiations.
• Manage vendor relationships, timelines, and deliverables to ensure quality and timely execution.
• Manage day-to-day Company Store operations, including orders, billing, inventory, and tracking.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure accurate and timely fulfillment.
• Assist with presentations, event communications, surveys, agendas, and promotional materials.
• Support post-event communications and reporting to measure event effectiveness.

Skills

Event management

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Communication

Project coordination

Job description

Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress.

Inclusion is one of our core values and in our DNA. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces our differences and creates an atmosphere where all our employees thrive because of their differences, not in spite of them.

Become part of Something big with Extreme! As a global networking leader, learn why there’s no better time to join the Extreme team.

Job Description

What you will do (Job Specific Details on the nature of the job and responsibilities).

About The Role

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Event Specialist to support Corporate Events and Executive Briefing Center (EBC) programs in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. This role will coordinate event logistics, vendors, budgets, content, and stakeholders to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Events & EBC

• Support the planning and execution of corporate events, customer engagements, and EBC programs.
• Manage event timelines, calendars, agendas, and key deliverables.
• Coordinate with customers, speakers, internal teams, and other stakeholders.
• Track event results, attendance, feedback, and other key metrics.

Budget & Logistics

• Track event budgets, expenses, purchase orders, invoices, and reconciliations.
• Manage event logistics including F&B, transportation, signage, shipping, and venue requirements.
• Ensure vendors and internal partners meet agreed timelines, budgets, and deliverables.

Vendor Management

• Source and coordinate vendors, obtain quotes, and support negotiations.
• Manage vendor relationships, timelines, and deliverables to ensure quality and timely execution.

Company Store

• Manage day-to-day Company Store operations, including orders, billing, inventory, and tracking.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure accurate and timely fulfillment.

Event Content & Communications

• Assist with presentations, event communications, surveys, agendas, and promotional materials.
• Support post-event communications and reporting to measure event effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in event management, event coordination, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience with corporate or customer events; technology industry experience is an asset.
• Strong organizational, project management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working with budgets, invoices, and purchase orders.
• Experience with vendors and event logistics is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Compensation

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range of 65,000 - 90,000 USD. The posted range reflects the amount Extreme Networks reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role upon hire. This range is set using objective, gender-neutral criteria based on skills, experience, responsibility, and working conditions. Actual compensation offered will depend on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and work location.

Benefits And Total Rewards

Extreme Networks offers a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefits vary by country and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities where role permits
• Paid time off, including open time off in eligible markets and statutory leave in all markets
• Paid holidays in accordance with local practice
• Retirement savings programs, including 401(k) matching in the United States
• Employee Stock Purchase Program, where eligible
• Adoption assistance and fertility treatment support, where eligible
• Flexible spending accounts, where eligible
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement, where eligible
• Life and disability insurance

Benefits eligibility is based on country of employment, role, and employment status. Complete benefits details will be provided during the interview process and in the formal offer of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Extreme Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans, including disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active‑duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans.

Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (for example, stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation

Extreme Networks is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities throughout the application, interview, and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [insert contact email and phone]. All requests will be handled confidentially.

Use of artificial intelligence in hiring

Extreme Networks may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. Applicants have the right to request human review of any automated decision affecting their candidacy and to request information about how their personal data is processed. To exercise these rights, please contact [insert contact email]. Our full privacy statement is available here: Privacy Statement

Data privacy

Personal data provided during the application process will be processed in accordance with Extreme Networks' Candidate Privacy Notice, which is available at https://www.extremenetworks.com/about-extreme-networks/company/legal/privacy-and-cookies-policy. For applicants in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions with comparable data protection laws, the Candidate Privacy Notice describes your rights regarding your personal data.

About Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable people and organizations to advance. We push the boundaries of technology by leveraging machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation.