Description
Events Program Lead
Location: San Francisco, CA
Contract Duration: 1 year
Contract Type: W2 through staffing supplier
About the Events Team:
The Events Team creates seamless, well-organized events that bring employees together to connect and collaborate during meaningful moments. We design and manage processes and programs that simplify logistics and empower employees to plan effective gatherings. Our goal is to foster engagement and connection through thoughtful resources, streamlined workflows, and impactful experiences.
About the Role:
Our client is seeking an Events Program Lead to manage our expanding events program in our San Francisco office. This role will report to the Global Events Program Manager. It will be pivotal in optimizing our San Francisco office as a central events hub, supporting space planning, vendor management, and enhancing customer support. The ideal candidate will be adept at handling multiple tasks concurrently and tackling various projects and events with a “no job is too small” attitude. Exceptional communication skills, resourcefulness, and a knack for working well with diverse personalities are essential.
You're excited about this opportunity because you will…
Ensure the smooth execution of events: Manage all aspects of event planning and execution under our Events AaS (Events as a Service) Program, including space planning, vendor management, and customer support. Additionally, they will support the company's marquee events to ensure its success.
Support the global plug-and-play events model: Maintain consistency and efficiency in event execution across all locations, ensuring a seamless experience for all customers.
Optimize space planning: Support the Global Events Program Manager. in making the best use of event spaces, ensuring they are adequately equipped and furnished for events.
Manage vendor relationships: Work closely with the Global Events and Enablement Manager to secure and manage preferred pricing for event caterers, transportation, rentals, and other vendors, partnering with Procurement and Travel and Expense teams.
Provide customer support: Provide guidance and support to team leaders and onsite hosts to streamline event planning and execution, ensuring all events run smoothly and meet participants' needs.
Generate event reports: Track and analyze event data to generate comprehensive reports that help evaluate event success and identify areas for improvement.
We're excited about you because you…
Have 3+ years of recent event planning experience.
Have project or program management skills.
Have vendor management skills.
Have previous experience with Google Suite, Slack, and Jira.
Are excited to Be an Owner and tackle a project from start to finish with minimal oversight.
Value our One Team, One Fight mentality by partnering to guide our culture and build our common goals.
Aim to be 1% Better every day by embracing new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.
Choose Optimism and Have a Plan, whether it's a big project or an impromptu task.
A reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position is $32 – $36/hr. The compensation range is specific to the United States and incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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