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Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Events Specialist for a contract opportunity in Lake Mary, FL. This hybrid role is ideal for a detail-oriented, analytical, and self-driven event professional with hands-on experience managing corporate events, trade shows, conferences, and vendor relationships. The Events Specialist will play a key role in supporting event strategy and execution, helping create a polished and professional brand presence at industry events. This opportunity offers the chance to work closely with marketing, sales, internal stakeholders, external vendors, and event partners in a collaborative environment where strong organization, communication, and follow-through are valued. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys owning event details from planning through post-event follow-up, thrives in a fast-paced professional setting, and is comfortable representing a brand in client-facing and industry-facing environments. Key Responsibilities Plan and execute corporate events, trade shows, national conferences, strategic meetings, and hosted events from concept through completion. Manage event logistics including venue coordination, contracts, catering, A/V, room layouts, transportation, hotel accommodations, and branded materials. Coordinate invitations, registration, attendee tracking, RSVP management, confirmations, reminders, and post-event communications. Build and maintain strong relationships with conference organizers, vendors, venue staff, internal teams, and external partners. Provide on-site event support, oversee booth operations, manage branding and promotional materials, and serve as a key point of contact during events. Track event performance, gather feedback, support post-event reporting, and coordinate with sales teams on attendee insights and lead follow-up.

Compensation and Benefits Pay Rate:

$25 to $30 per hour.

Job Type:

Contract/Temporary.

Duration:

3 to 4 months.

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid in Lake Mary, FL, with 2 days in office.

Travel:

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