Events Specialist

Events Specialist The Norland Group - 4.6 San Jose, CA Job Details $60 - $75 an hour 13 hours ago Qualifications Stakeholder engagement Logistics management Writing skills Bachelor's degree Managing event budgets Project management software Budgeting Productivity software Cross-functional collaboration Stakeholder management Full Job Description Events Specialist will be responsible for the planning, execution, management, and delivery of experiential industry and employee events. Event programs will span internal and external events, virtual, physical, or hybrid. This position works closely with external agencies, marketing, product, and internal product and support teams to ensure all events reflect the company's strategy and vision across North America. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team, prioritize assignments, work under pressure while dealing with ambiguity, and understand working with multiple stakeholders across the globe. A proactive mindset, collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly are critical.

Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of events, including but not limited to: internal consulting, vendor negotiation, contract administration, logistics, expense monitoring and budgeting, post-event reporting, invoicing, and financial reconciliation; Maintain a plan of record and documentation for each event.

Company Events:

Work with MarCom and support teams for the successful execution of all corporate events. (Company Picnics, Holiday Events, and employee engagement programs) Coordinate with business unit teams to develop and implement event plans, objectives, and collateral for Memory, Foundry, S.LSI, R D events, and tradeshows. Collaborate across communications and brand team to develop event creative, content, and promotional needs. Evaluate event performance, including post-event analysis, de-briefs, and wrap-up reports Propose innovative and creative event concepts in line with current and future industry trends across both virtual and in-person events.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a field related to experiential marketing, event management, public relations or communications. Minimum of 7 years of experience as an event manager, ideally in a corporate setting. Experience in tech desired but not required. Extensive knowledge in managing events from conception to completion, including complex logistics, venue liaison, production, speaker sourcing, budget management and onsite execution. Experience working in a fast-paced events environment with track record of owning and delivering concurrent events from conception to successful completion. Exceptional project management, and time management skills - highly organized, detail focused, results-driven, and accountable with the ability to handle high pressure last-minute, urgent requests Excellent written and communication skills. Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment. Proficiency with standard Microsoft office suite and project management tools Must be flexible with ability to travel to event locations as required (including weekends as needed) specific to each assigned event We encourage Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans and Disabled individuals to apply for all positions that they may be qualified for. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in a Word Document with the month and year that you have worked at each previous position to - and copy: 568662-Events Specialist to the email Subject Line.

Job Posted Date:

5/15/2026