Events Specialist

You're looking for a change, and so are we. At Venable, we know that every new hire brings valuable experience, new perspectives, and a chance to raise the bar on our approach to how we work. That's why we're looking for an Events Specialist to plan on-site and off-site business development events and other firm-sponsored programs.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for...

• Coordinating logistics for all assigned events locally and nationally, as needed; coordinating tradeshow logistics and assisting with fulfillment needs
• Coordinating participation for events and production of event invitations and other marketing collateral as needed
• Tracking and generating various reports on marketing activity
• Maintaining project timelines, status reports, and budget for all assigned events; assisting with tracking all events on the firms' marketing events calendar tool and assisting with year-end reporting
• Creating post event reports to highlight KPIs and other relevant forms of data for each assigned event
• Working with team leadership, negotiating contracts with various suppliers and vendors

The successful candidate will demonstrate...

• A Bachelor's Degree in related field or experience equivalent
• A minimum of three years of events experience in a corporate environment, preferably a law firm, including experience supporting trade shows and large conferences
• Ability to travel to various local and national marketing/firm events/meetings; travel can be regional and national, up to 30% of the time (travel is more heavily weighted regionally)
• Ability to work overtime as needed to support events
• Strong organizational, project and time management skills
• Proficiency with CRM databases, event management and mass email distribution software, Microsoft Office applications, and familiarity with webinar technology
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to work seamlessly with lawyers, staff, and vendors at various levels
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make sound recommendations
• Experience estimating event and other related costs and processing invoices
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds of materials, walk and stand for long periods of time and bend and maneuver during events set up and breakdown

Committing your time and talent is no small matter-at Venable, we know that superior client service begins with an investment in our people. Our competitive compensation, robust benefits, and programs that support our employees' well-being, families, and futures reflect our dedication to prioritizing the whole person, not just the professional.

Venable's benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, 401(k) with firm profit share, paid time off, firm paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, family planning resources and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. New employees are provided a detailed orientation to the firm's benefit offerings upon hire.

Here, we strive to offer the kind of care that radiates, from our colleagues to our clients, to our communities, so that success finds everyone.