
Meeting and Events Specialist
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Waukesha, WIJobSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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The Meetings and Events Specialist will coordinate high-quality meetings and event experiences for an organization in Wisconsin, handling logistics, vendor relationships, travel arrangements, budgeting, and documentation while ensuring smooth execution from planning through completion.
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Description
We are looking for a Meetings and Events Specialist to coordinate high-quality meetings and event experiences for an organization in Wisconsin. This role focuses on organizing logistics, managing vendor relationships, and supporting smooth execution from planning through completion. The ideal candidate brings strong scheduling, communication, and travel coordination skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a detail-focused environment.
Responsibilities:
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Plan and organize meetings and events from initial concept through final execution, ensuring timelines, details, and deliverables stay on track.
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Coordinate venues, catering, lodging, transportation, and on-site arrangements to create a seamless attendee experience.
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Negotiate and manage vendor agreements, monitor service expectations, and help control event-related costs.
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Arrange travel logistics for participants, speakers, or internal teams while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
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Partner with internal stakeholders to understand event goals, gather requirements, and align plans with business needs.
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Maintain event schedules, communications, and documentation so all parties remain informed and prepared.
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Oversee day-of-event activities, resolve logistical issues quickly, and ensure meetings run smoothly.
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Track budgets, invoices, and related administrative details to support accurate reporting and financial oversight.
Requirements • Experience coordinating meetings, conferences, or special events in a detail-focused setting.
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Working knowledge of vendor sourcing, contract administration, and service coordination.
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Ability to manage travel bookings and related logistics with strong attention to detail.
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Strong organizational skills with the capacity to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills for working with vendors and internal teams.
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Proficiency with common office software and event coordination tools.
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Ability to solve problems quickly and adapt to changing event needs.
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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
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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