Conference & Tradeshow Event Producer

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced Conference and Trade Show Event Producer to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a proven track record of producing events of various sizes and locations. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a passion for process improvement and a commitment to delivering exceptional event experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, produce, and execute a wide range of events including corporate meetings, conferences, on-site tours, tradeshows ranging in size from 10 x 10 to 40 x 40. Manage all phases of event production from concept through completion, including budgeting, timelines, vendor coordination, logistics, staffing, and on-site execution. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment. Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to increase efficiency and elevate event quality. Ensure all events meet brand standards and deliver a high level of professionalism and customer experience. Track and report on event performance, including post-event analysis and recommendations for future improvements.

Qualifications:

Minimum 3-5 years of professional event production experience. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple events simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills and customer service. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a professional demeanor. Proficiency in event management tools and software. Willing to travel as needed for events. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed for event execution. Experience managing budgets and negotiating with vendors. A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in both collaborative team environments and with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

Background in marketing, communications, or hospitality. 4-year marketing degree, event production or equivalent experience. Location Pullman, WA - This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area. Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options. We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay. We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits. Pay Range Data Conference and Trade Show Event Producer, new hires at this level generally start at $32.00 per hour. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience, and the pay may differ if filled at a different level. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Communication with Applicants We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com. SEL is an

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Vets/Disabled. SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide.

Our mission is simple:

to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.