Events Specialist

Phoenix Contact USA; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k matching

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Phoenix Contact USA is seeking an Events Specialist to support planning, coordination, and execution of trade shows, conferences, and events. The role emphasizes tradeshow logistics, exhibitor support, and on-site assistance across multiple venues.

The ideal candidate will have a professional degree in events management or equivalent experience, 3–5 years in corporate event support, and strong organizational and vendor-management skills.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Events Management or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in supporting tradeshow, conference, or event execution.
• Ability to manage tactical and logistical aspects of tradeshow and event planning, including exhibitor services, booth set-up, vendor coordination, staff logistics, deadlines, and on-site support.
• Proficient in MS365 software, space planning software, and event portal/registration software, exhibitor portals, and related tradeshow or event management systems. Cvent experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while prioritizing work assignments.
• Excellent organizational skills with particular attention to detail.
• Works well under the pressure of deadlines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Assists Events Manager and event stakeholders in the preparation of tradeshows, events, and conferences, from the planning and development stages through execution and post-event wrap-up, with a primary emphasis on tradeshow support.
• Coordinates tradeshow logistics, including exhibitor service orders, venue and vendor services communication, shipping and material coordination, pre-and post-event logistics, transportation, on-site event staffing, and other related tasks
• Assesses and tracks payments, ensures payment due dates are met, processes invoices, and prepares expense reporting
• Arranges hotel, transportation, and group dinners; completes registration for event staff, and prepares name badges and event credentials, and other attendee or booth staff logistics.
• Assists with event space planning, creation of floor plan, and booth inventory management
• Effective collaboration with event team members and stakeholders, adapts to changing priorities and new challenges.
• Other duties and special project work as assigned by the Director of Integrated Marketing and Communications

Skills

MS365

Space planning software

Event portal/registration software

Cvent experience

Education

Professional degree in Events Management or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Cvent

Job description

The Events Specialist supports the planning, coordination, and execution of trade shows, conferences, and events for Phoenix Contact USA Inc., with a primary focus on trade show logistics, exhibitor support services, on-site support, vendor coordination, and post-event follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Assists Events Manager and event stakeholders in the preparation of tradeshows, events, and conferences, from the planning and development stages through execution and post-event wrap-up, with a primary emphasis on tradeshow support.
• Coordinates tradeshow logistics, including exhibitor service orders, venue and vendor services communication, shipping and material coordination, pre-and post-event logistics, transportation, on-site event staffing, and other related tasks
• Assesses and tracks payments, ensures payment due dates are met, processes invoices, and prepares expense reporting
• Arranges hotel, transportation, and group dinners; completes registration for event staff, and prepares name badges and event credentials, and other attendee or booth staff logistics.
• Assists with event space planning, creation of floor plan, and booth inventory management
• Effective collaboration with event team members and stakeholders, adapts to changing priorities and new challenges.
• Other duties and special project work as assigned by the Director of Integrated Marketing and Communications

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Events Management or equivalent professional experience
• 3 – 5 years of experience in supporting tradeshow, conference, or event execution, preferably in a corporate, B2B environment
• Ability to manage tactical and logistical aspects of tradeshow and event planning, including exhibitor services, booth set-up, vendor coordination, staff logistics, deadlines, and on-site support
• Proficient in MS365 software, space planning software, and event portal/registration software, exhibitor portals, and related tradeshow or event management systems. Cvent experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while prioritizing work assignments
• Excellent organizational skills with particular attention to detail
• Works well under the pressure of deadlines and budgets
• Demonstrate initiative by understanding what actions need to be taken and completing the required tasks while seeking the perspective of others as required
• Demonstrate an honest and forthright presence by taking responsibility for own mistakes and not blaming others, and by doing what he/she/they commit to doing
• Work as a team player to make a difference within the business and express gratitude and appreciation to others who have provided information, assistance, or support
• Readily handle change through taking advantage of lifelong learning opportunities and being open-minded and curious in the face of new challenges

Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods (2-4 hours at a time)
• Must work on a computer for extended periods (up to 4 hours at a time)
• Must have a valid PA driver’s license
• Must travel a minimum of 30%, primarily domestic air and other typical modes, including overnight travel for on-site support of tradeshows and events.
• Must communicate effectively in English
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Regular and on time attendance

Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more!

Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters:

Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact’s resume database will be considered Phoenix Contact property. Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Phoenix Contact will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees. Phoenix Contact will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Phoenix Contact contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted. Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Phoenix Contact's Head of People & Organization or his or her designee. No other Phoenix Contact employee is authorized to bind Phoenix Contact to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Phoenix Contact, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.