Onsite Event Lead: Logistics & Client Liaison

Maritz; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Maritz is seeking an Onsite Event Specialist to act as the primary on-site contact for events at Seattle and Kirkland, coordinating with catering, AV, security, and transportation partners to ensure flawless execution. You will manage registration, VIP handling, and post-event documentation while delivering exceptional client service.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment, with travel between sites as needed and a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in meeting/event management or a related industry.
• Ability to learn new technology solutions and work with multiple systems.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary onsite contact for events, coordinating with catering, AV, security, and transportation partners.
• Provide day-of-event support, including being on-call or onsite, running product demos, and capturing event documentation (surveys, photos).
• Conduct staff meetings, event space walkthroughs, and briefings as needed.
• Manage onsite logistics for registration, rooms, hospitality desk, food & beverage, activities, business meetings, technology, and VIP handling.
• Implement crisis management procedures and ensure communication plans are in place.
• Serve as liaison to clients for onsite event logistics and keep all stakeholders informed of changes.
• Collaborate with teams to define solutions and ensure the best event experience for clients and guests.

Skills

Event coordination

Onsite logistics

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

G Suite

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM software

Event management software

Job description

Maritz is seeking an Onsite Event Specialist to act as the primary on-site contact for events at Seattle and Kirkland, coordinating with catering, AV, security, and transportation partners to ensure flawless execution. You will manage registration, VIP handling, and post-event documentation while delivering exceptional client service.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment, with travel between sites as needed and a focus on