Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of event and/or hospitality industry experience. Internships and volunteer work considered.
• Bachelor's degree
• Must be detail-oriented, with effective organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work well under pressure, work independently with limited supervision and have solid problem-solving, judgment and decision-making skills
• Excellent customer-service and interpersonal skills as you will be interacting with senior leadership and VIP attendees.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy
• Contract negotiation and budget management experience
• High level of creativity and "rolled up sleeves" working style
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed up to 25% as well as to work evenings and weekends based upon event demand.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage logistics of domestic events including venue selection, food and beverage planning, A/V arrangements, and coordination of event materials and communications.
• Negotiate venue and hotel contracts and work with and manage outside vendors (DMC, photographers, AV providers, security, etc.).
• Process purchase orders and review event bills for accuracy as well as process invoices for payments.
• Create and manage event budgets
• Travel onsite to events as needed to for site selection and to manage onsite event operations. (approximately once a month for 2-5 days)
• Manage the set-up of event registration sites; create registration reports and respond to attendee inquiries and changes.
• Provide administrative support for event related activities. This support may include things such as shipping, presentation building, research, data management and more.

Additional Job Benefits

• Company paid for membership in an approved Event Industry organization
• Support for achieving an event industry certification such as CMP or CSEP.
• Ability to attend at least one industry event that offers event industry continuing education.

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

• Global Fortune 500 Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields
• Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the Marketing Event Coordinator is $63,000 - $94,5000 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.