Channel Partner Engagement Solutions by Maritz

Onsite Event Specialist

Mountain View, CA (On-site)

$60K/yr – $70K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive on-site event management for client engagements, coordinating logistics, staff briefings, and crisis response.

  • Own onsite logistics for registration, rooms, hospitality, activities, and VIP handling.
  • Must-have: 2+ years in meeting/event management and strong communication.
  • Standout: Onsite role with travel minimal and ability to handle multiple systems.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary onsite contact for events, coordinating with catering, AV, security, and transportation partners.
  • Provide day-of-event support, including being on-call or onsite, running product demos, and capturing event documentation (surveys, photos).
  • Conduct staff meetings, event space walkthroughs, and briefings as needed.
  • Manage onsite logistics for registration, rooms, hospitality desk, food & beverage, activities, business meetings, technology, and VIP handling.
  • Implement crisis management procedures and ensure communication plans are in place.
  • Serve as liaison to clients for onsite event logistics and keep all stakeholders informed of changes.
  • Collaborate with teams to define solutions and ensure the best event experience for clients and guests.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in meeting/event management or a related industry.
  • Ability to learn new technology solutions and work with multiple systems.
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
  • Proficiency in G Suite and Microsoft Office tools with the ability to learn new technology quickly.
  • Ability to thrive in an agile, continuously changing environment.
  • Physical ability to handle onsite demands, including standing and lifting.

Preferred

  • Experience leading a team.
  • Prior experience in high-touch client or VIP event management.

Benefits

  • Maritz offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid parental leave, 401k, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, year end holiday closure, and more!