Event Services Specialist

Maritz•Sunnyvale, CA

4d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Maritz is a company that fosters a culture of human connection and collaboration, where employees are valued as the greatest resource. They help companies achieve business goals by inspiring people to perform their best through designed experiences, incentives, and recognition programs. Maritz has intentionally built teams that care for each other and collaborate powerfully, with a focus on employee well-being and flexibility. They have a passion for excellence and genuine care for their people.

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.
Authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a team.
Prior experience in high-touch client or VIP event management.
Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred.

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.
Maintain and audit assigned internal event spaces.