Events Specialist

APS (Arizona Public Service); Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service (APS) is seeking an Event Specialist to plan, coordinate, and execute corporate, employee and community events that positively influence perceptions and business outcomes. You will collaborate with internal clients to define goals, manage resources, and ensure events meet brand standards.

The role requires evening/weekend work and potential statewide overnight travel. A hybrid work model is used, with about 40% in-person at APS locations and residency in Arizona.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications or other job-related field from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years relevant experience in managing/coordinating community, non-profit and/or work-related events.
• In lieu of bachelors degree, seven (7) years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal clients to establish goals and desired outcomes for corporate, employee and community events.
• Plan and execute corporate and community event activities, assess resource requirements and manage materials and logistics.
• Coordinate activities of vendors and outside agencies in event planning and execution.
• Manage assigned budgets and allocations for events and activities.
• Coordinate event preparation stages through setup and teardown, and produce materials for distribution.
• Contribute to internal/external communications, modeling corporate standards and confidentiality.
• Procure giveaways and other company materials as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Understanding of company values

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, communications or related field

Job description

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Summary

The Event Specialist plans, coordinates, and executes corporate, employee, and community events and activities designed to positively influence the perceptions, actions, and opinions of external and internal audiences, directly or indirectly impacting the company image and achievement of business objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• A four-year Bachelors degree in business, communications, public relations or other job-related field from an accredited college or university
• Plus three (3) years relevant experience in managing/coordinating community, non-profit and/or work-related events, programs and activities in support of overall company image.
• In lieu of bachelors degree, a combination of college coursework and/or experience in managing/coordinating community, non-profit and/or work-related events equaling seven (7) years.
• Requires frequent evening and weekend work as well as the potential for statewide overnight travel.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Understanding of company values, corporate and departmental strategies to assist in decision-making process.

Major Accountabilities

1) Work with internal clients to establish goals and desired outcomes for corporate, employee and community events to ensure successful planning, execution, quality/brand standards and post-event evaluation.
2) Plan and execute corporate and community event activities, assesses resource requirements, and procures and manages material resources and logistics.
3) Coordinate the activities of vendors and outside agencies in the planning and executions of events and activities.
4) Manage assigned budgets and allocations for events and activities.
5) Coordinate event preparation stages through setting up and tearing down displays and equipment, creating banners, advertisements and educational displays, and company materials distributed to the public and employees at events as needed.
6) Contribute, as part of internal or external communications team, to achieving specific goals and objectives, modeling corporate cultural standards of behavior and maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality relating to work.
7) Procure giveaways and other company materials as needed.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

Hybrid:

Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
• Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
• Role types are subject to change based on business need.