Workplace Events Program Specialist
The Sage Group’s client, the leading food delivery service and more is searching for a Workplace Events Program Specialist for a 6-month contract to manage our client’s expanding events program in Tempe. This role will report to the Global Workplace Program Manager. It will be pivotal in optimizing our client’s Tempe office as a central events hub, supporting space planning, vendor management, and enhancing customer support. The ideal candidate will be adept at handling multiple tasks concurrently and tackling various projects and events with a “no job is too small” attitude. Exceptional communication skills, resourcefulness, and a knack for working well with diverse personalities are essential.
You’re excited about this opportunity because you will:
- Ensure the smooth execution of events: Manage all aspects of event planning and execution under our Events AaS (Events as a Service) Program, including space planning, vendor management, and customer support.
- Additionally, they will support the company's marquee events to ensure its success.
- Own the global plug-and-play events model: Maintain consistency and efficiency in event execution across all locations, ensuring a seamless experience for all participants.
- Optimize space planning: Support the Global Workplace Events Program Manager in making the best use of event spaces, ensuring they are adequately equipped and furnished for events.
- Manage vendor relationships: Work closely with the Global Workplace Events Program Manager to secure and manage preferred pricing for event caterers, transportation, rentals, and other vendors, partnering with procurement and T&E teams. Provide customer support: Provide guidance and support to team leaders and onsite hosts to streamline event planning and execution, ensuring all events run smoothly and meet participants' needs.
- Generate event reports: Track and analyze event data to generate comprehensive reports that help evaluate event success and identify areas for improvement.
We’re excited about you because you:
- Have 3+ years of recent event planning experience.
- Have project or program management skills.
- Have vendor management skills.
- Have previous experience with Google Suite, Slack, and Jira.
- Is excited to Be an Owner and tackle a project from start to finish with minimal oversight.
- Value our One Team, One Fight mentality by partnering to guide our culture and build our common goals.
- Aim to be 1% Better every day by embracing new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.
- Choose Optimism and Have a Plan, whether it's a big project or an impromptu task.
Duration: through Jan 31, 2025; opportunity to extend
Location: Tempe, AZ
Compensation: $40/hr
