Senior Specialist, Event Logistics job at Society for Human Resource Management in Alexandria, VA
Title: Senior Specialist, Event Logistics
Job Description:
Company:SHRM
Industry:Human Resource Management
Level:Salary
Job Family:Events
Location:Alexandria, VA
Overview
Position Summary
The Senior Specialist, Event Logistics is a key member of the Event Strategy and Experience team which is ultimately responsible for the planning and execution of SHRM’s ...
Work Environment
Tuesday–Thursday in office, Monday and Friday remote. Standard business hours with core availability between 8:00–9:00 a.m. and 5:00–6:00 p.m. The office ...
Responsibilities
Event Management
Leads venue management and space allocation planning for convention center and hotel-based conferences. Supports management of conference housing contracts and block ...
Event Logistics
Supports planning and training of temporary staff, contractors, and conference volunteers. Manages other vendors as assigned. Manages special audiences including ...
Budget & Contract Management
Collaborates on fiscal year planning. Tracks expenses for assigned event projects. Reconciles invoices. Analyzes and makes recommendations of vendor and venue proposals ...
Relationship Building
Builds relationships with internal and external partners, vendors, and venues through fierce collaboration skills. Represents SHRM’s guiding principles in all interactions.
Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Events, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience
5+ years of progressively complex experience in a similar work environment and role, preferably with medium to large brand(s) or organizations, specifically in event and ...
Project Management
Clear demonstration of successful project management for both live and virtual events/ conferences, budget development and management, relationship management ...
Skills
Strong financial data, project management, customer service, collaboration, and time management skills. Consistent attention to detail, organization, prioritization ...
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, and using office ...
About Us
SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally.
Job Description:
Company:SHRM
Industry:Human Resource Management
Level:Salary
Job Family:Events
Location:Alexandria, VA
Overview
Position Summary
The Senior Specialist, Event Logistics is a key member of the Event Strategy and Experience team which is ultimately responsible for the planning and execution of SHRM’s ...
Work Environment
Tuesday–Thursday in office, Monday and Friday remote. Standard business hours with core availability between 8:00–9:00 a.m. and 5:00–6:00 p.m. The office ...
Responsibilities
Event Management
Leads venue management and space allocation planning for convention center and hotel-based conferences. Supports management of conference housing contracts and block ...
Event Logistics
Supports planning and training of temporary staff, contractors, and conference volunteers. Manages other vendors as assigned. Manages special audiences including ...
Budget & Contract Management
Collaborates on fiscal year planning. Tracks expenses for assigned event projects. Reconciles invoices. Analyzes and makes recommendations of vendor and venue proposals ...
Relationship Building
Builds relationships with internal and external partners, vendors, and venues through fierce collaboration skills. Represents SHRM’s guiding principles in all interactions.
Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Events, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience
5+ years of progressively complex experience in a similar work environment and role, preferably with medium to large brand(s) or organizations, specifically in event and ...
Project Management
Clear demonstration of successful project management for both live and virtual events/ conferences, budget development and management, relationship management ...
Skills
Strong financial data, project management, customer service, collaboration, and time management skills. Consistent attention to detail, organization, prioritization ...
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, and using office ...
About Us
SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally.