🎉 Join Our Client's Dynamic Team as an Event Specialist in Chicago, IL! 🎉

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity meets execution? If so, we want YOU to join our client's team as an Event Specialist!

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to showcase your event planning prowess and be part of something truly special. Apply now!

Job Title: Lead Events Specialist

Duration: 7 Months contract

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Description:

• Coordinate and execute trade association events, Bank-hosted events and meetings, promotions, training/speaking, and sponsorship opportunities of high complexity.
• Coordination of specific marketing and promotion content used at events and in events app
• Create and follow event documents: planning checklist, marketing materials, event timeline. Identify and escalate issues in advance of deadlines.
• Create and manage end to end event management platform, including website, registration pages, emails, reporting, and app as needed.
• Manage within events-related budgets.
• Contribute to fixed and variable costs, and ability to calculate estimates.
• Other Sales, Strategy, and Solutions projects as assigned.
• Bachelor degree required in finance, marketing, communications, data analytics, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in event management or marketing required.
• A background in digital marketing a plus.
• Strong experience in banking/marketing in a financial institution preferred.
• Strong proficiency of MS Office (MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Strong written and verbal skills.