Job Title: Event Specialist
Location: Onsite – Portland, OR (with occasional local travel)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (flexibility required for evenings/weekends in order to attend events)
Pay Rate: $27 – $35 per hour (based on experience)

About the Role:

LHH Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Event Specialist to join our client's team in Portland, Oregon. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working with people, and is passionate about delivering exceptional event experiences. You will play a key role in managing event communications, gathering feedback, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and ensuring smooth event execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inbox Management: Monitor and respond to inquiries in the event email inbox with professionalism and timeliness.
• Survey Coordination: Develop, distribute, and analyze post-event surveys to gather attendee feedback and identify areas for improvement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (marketing, operations, leadership) to align event goals and logistics.
• Event Operations: Support the planning and execution of events, including setup, vendor coordination, and onsite logistics.
• Travel & Flexibility: Attend events across the Portland metro area as needed. Must be available for occasional evening and weekend events.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in event coordination or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management tools (e.g., Eventbrite, Cvent, or similar).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local travel.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance