Corporate Conferences & Events Technology Specialist

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

1d • $95,600 - $162,400

About The Position

The Corporate Conferences & Events Technology Specialist is responsible for managing technology requirements for corporate events and high-touch meetings, while partnering closely with event planners, communications partners, admins, vendors, and internal technology teams to support successful event planning and execution. This role serves as a point of contact for event technology planning, partnering with stakeholders to understand AV and event technology needs and translate them into technical readiness plans for large and high-profile events and other key meetings.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in event technology, AV support, or conferencing platforms
• Experience supporting live events and/or video production initiatives, with an understanding of event execution, production planning, and stakeholder coordination.
• Working knowledge of event platforms (ON24, Webex Events, Teams Townhall), conferencing tools, and hybrid event support models
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with event planners, vendors, and technical teams.
• Ability to assess business needs and translate them into clear technical requirements and readiness activities.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Responsibilities

• Partner with event planners, communications teams, admins, and other stakeholders to gather and define event technology requirements for corporate conferences/events and other key meetings.
• Consult, brainstorm, and assist with event planning by recommending appropriate technology solutions based on event type, audience, and format.
• Coordinate end-to-end technical readiness for events, including AV, conferencing, streaming, networking, and support for hybrid or remote locations.
• Coordinate with AV operators, product owners, platform vendors, network support, PC support, and other technology teams to ensure reliable and scalable event delivery.
• Help maintain standards, presets, and playbooks for event and conference technology support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of event technology processes, equipment readiness, and stakeholder experience.

Benefits

• retirement benefits (401k and pension)
• health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
• paid time off
• parental and caregiver leave
• life & accident insurance
• other voluntary and well-being benefits
• discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed