Onsite Event Manager – Client Experience & Logistics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Maritz in Seattle, WA seeks an Onsite Event Specialist to lead event logistics, coordinate with catering, AV, security, and transportation, and act as the primary on-site contact for clients.

You will manage registrations, room setups, VIP handling, and crisis routines, while collaborating with internal teams to deliver outstanding experiences. Travel between Seattle and Kirkland sites and occasional after-hours events are expected.

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.
• Proficiency in G Suite and Microsoft Office tools with the ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Ability to thrive in an agile, continuously changing environment.
• Physical ability to handle onsite demands, including standing and lifting.

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.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

G Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maritz in Seattle, WA seeks an Onsite Event Specialist to lead event logistics, coordinate with catering, AV, security, and transportation, and act as the primary on-site contact for clients.

You will manage registrations, room setups, VIP handling, and crisis routines, while collaborating with internal teams to deliver outstanding experiences. Travel between Seattle and Kirkland sites and occasional after-hours events are expected.