Onsite Events Lead: VIP & Client Experience

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Year end holiday closure

Job summary

Maritz Global Events in the United States is seeking an Onsite Event Specialist to ensure seamless on-site execution and exceptional service at events. You will coordinate with catering, AV, security, and transportation partners; manage registration, spaces, hospitality desks, and VIPs; travel between Seattle and Kirkland sites as needed; hours are typically Monday to Friday with flexible event coverage.

Total compensation is around $80,200 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

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.
• Collaborate with teams to define solutions and ensure the best event experience for clients and guests.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

G Suite

Microsoft Office

Tech adaptability

Onsite capability

Agile environment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

G Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maritz Global Events in the United States is seeking an Onsite Event Specialist to ensure seamless on-site execution and exceptional service at events. You will coordinate with catering, AV, security, and transportation partners; manage registration, spaces, hospitality desks, and VIPs; travel between Seattle and Kirkland sites as needed; hours are typically Monday to Friday with flexible event coverage.

Total compensation is around $80,200 per year, based on experience and qualifications.