Onsite Event Specialist

Maritz

full-time

Posted on: 4/3/2026

Location Type: Office

Location: Seattle • Washington • United States

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💰 $80,168 per year

About the role

Act as the primary onsite contact for events, partnering with catering, AV, security, transportation, and other service teams to ensure successful execution.
Provide day‑of‑event support, including being onsite or on‑call, running product demonstrations (or training others), and completing event documentation such as surveys and photos.
Conduct staff meetings, event space walkthroughs, and briefings as needed.
Manage all onsite logistics within assigned focus areas including transportation, registration, rooms, hospitality desk, food and beverage, activities, business meetings, technology, and executive/VIP handling.
Support onsite problem solving, assist with staffing needs, and implement crisis management procedures when required.
Serve as liaison to the client during onsite execution, ensuring expectations, scope changes, and deliverables are clearly communicated.
Collaborate with event teams to define solutions and continuously improve the overall client and guest experience.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
0–2 years of experience in the meeting/event industry or a related field.
Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Ability to learn new technologies and work across multiple systems.
Proficiency with G Suite and Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extended standing and lifting.

Benefits

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Soft Skills

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Certifications

Bachelor’s degree