Event Specialist

Acquisition.com • Las Vegas, NV

2d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Acquisition.com is seeking a dynamic Event Specialist to join their team. This role supports the Events team in delivering flawless event preparation, day-of execution, and post-event follow-up. The Event Specialist will focus on internal coordination, guest and speaker support, and logistical preparation, enabling the Event Manager to drive high-level event success. The role is crucial for ensuring day-to-day details and guest experiences are executed with precision and care, embodying exceptional customer service skills in a fast-paced, high-standards environment. Acquisition.com hosts an average of 20 events per month and is committed to setting an uncompromising standard in business events, similar to Disney's standard in entertainment. The Event Specialist will play a meaningful role in upholding this standard at every touchpoint and is expected to embody the company's core values: Sincere Candor, Unimpeachable Character, and Competitive Greatness.

Requirements

• Degree or 3–5 years of experience in Event Coordination, Operations, or Hospitality.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with impeccable attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and hospitality skills.
• Proficiency in event and project management software and Google Suite, including Slack, Google Sheets, and Gmail.
• Ability to perform under pressure and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment while upholding the highest standards of service and professionalism.
• Creative thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work weekends and extended hours when necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, advisory practice, client success, executive assistants, and media, to ensure alignment with overall company goals.
• Ability to work on weekends and long hours when necessary.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams to ensure alignment with overall company goals.
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs

Responsibilities

• Act as event-day guest support, register guests, operate the lobby reception desk, and provide guests with information, resources, and amenities as needed.
• Assist with event preparation, including building and storing gift bags for workshop attendees, preparing signage, printing attendee badges, and other printed materials.
• Assist with setup, execution, and breakdown of all event aspects to ensure smooth and seamless operations.
• Work cross-functionally with team members across all departments to understand event objectives and ensure requirements are clearly defined.
• Address any issues or emergencies that arise during events by partnering with leaders to find quick and effective resolutions.
• Contribute creative ideas and best practices to enhance departmental KPIs and overall company goals.
• Assist with crowd control during live events by guiding guests through transitions, escorting speakers, and communicating time cues.
• Track and order event inventory under the direction of the Senior Event Specialist, ensuring all necessary supplies and materials are available and accounted for ahead of every event.
• Use Asana to assign and receive tasks, share updates, and maintain visibility on project progress.

Benefits

• Flexible Unlimited Paid Time Off and Company-wide Holidays
• Employer sponsored Medical, Dental, & Vision plans
• $1,950 annual Employer HSA contribution
• FSA options including dependent care
• Employee assistance program and mental health resources
• Employer match program for 401(k), eligible for both Traditional and Roth accounts
• $1,200 annual wellness reimbursement through JOON that supports health, family care, pet care, fitness, and more!
• Access to a state of the art gym at our HQ in Las Vegas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree