Event Marketing Specialist

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
On-site
USD $24.00 - 28.00 per hour
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Skills

  • Business Development
  • Revenue Growth
  • Customer Facing
  • Trade Shows
  • Hospitality
  • Sales
  • Promotions
  • Social Media
  • Digital Marketing
  • Event Planning
  • Documentation
  • Management
  • Reporting
  • Data Management
  • Budget
  • Contract Management
  • Performance Metrics
  • Lead Generation
  • Return On Investment
  • Brand
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Event Marketing
  • Project Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Attention To Detail
  • Microsoft Office
  • Innovation
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Legal
  • Customer Support
  • Online Training
  • Recruiting
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Insurance
  • .NET
  • Privacy

Summary

Description

We are seeking an Event Marketing Specialist to support corporate and divisional event marketing programs through the planning, coordination, execution, and measurement of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.

This role is instrumental in creating meaningful client and prospect engagement opportunities that help drive brand awareness, business development, and revenue growth. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong project management skills and experience supporting event marketing initiatives. This person will work closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and business partners to deliver seamless event experiences aligned with business goals and measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the planning and execution of corporate, divisional, and client-facing events, including conferences, trade shows, hospitality programs, webinars, and sponsorships
  • Partner with marketing, sales, business unit leaders, and external vendors to ensure event goals, timelines, and deliverables are achieved
  • Coordinate event marketing campaigns, including email promotions, social media content, digital advertising, and post-event follow-up activities
  • Assist with webinar execution, including platform setup, registration management, speaker preparation, attendee engagement, and reporting
  • Develop and maintain project timelines, production schedules, and event planning documentation
  • Manage attendee registration processes and ensure accurate reporting and data management
  • Track event budgets, reconcile expenses, and support vendor contract management
  • Monitor event performance metrics and prepare post-event reports outlining attendance, engagement, lead generation, pipeline influence, and return on investment
  • Ensure all events align with corporate branding, compliance requirements, and organizational standards

Team Structure
  • This role supports two Event Managers across regional teams


Requirements

  • 3-5 years' experience supporting event marketing programs and coordinating multiple events simultaneously
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines consistently

Technical Requirements

Required:
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred:
  • Smartsheet
  • Cvent
  • ON24


Innovation starts with people.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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Company Info

About Robert Half

As the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm, our mission is to positively change people's lives. As a Robert Half employee you’ll have opportunities to advance your career while helping candidates and businesses find the jobs and talent they need to succeed.

Robert Half is America’s top staffing agency, dedicated to helping talented people like you find rewarding temporary and full-time jobs with today’s leading companies. Our staffing experts work closely with local hiring managers and use AI-powered matching technology to find opportunities that match your skills and professional goals. With decades of experience in placing accounting, finance, administrative, technology, creative, marketing and legal professionals, we’ll help ensure your next career move is a successful one. 

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