What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events Program Lead position at Leadstack Inc?
LeadStack Inc. is an award-winning, one of the nation’s fastest-growing, certified minority-owned (MBE) staffing services provider of the contingent workforce. As a recognized industry leader in contingent workforce solutions and Certified as a Great Place to Work, we’re proud to partner with some of the most admired Fortune 500 brands in the world.
We have an immediate contract position with our direct client.
Job Title: Events Program Lead
Location: 100% onsite at San Francisco, CA 94107
Duration: 12 Months with possibility of extension upto 18 months
Description
About The Events Team at client creates seamless, well-organized events that bring employees together to connect and collaborate during meaningful moments. We design and manage processes and programs that simplify logistics and empower employees to plan effective gatherings. Our goal is to foster engagement and connection through thoughtful resources, streamlined workflows, and impactful experiences.
About the Role client is seeking an Events Program Lead to manage our expanding events program in our San Francisco office. This role will report to the Global Events Program Manager. It will be pivotal in optimizing our San Francisco office as a central events hub, supporting space planning, vendor management, and enhancing customer support. The ideal candidate will be adept at handling multiple tasks concurrently and tackling various projects and events with a “no job is too small” attitude. Exceptional communication skills, resourcefulness, and a knack for working well with diverse personalities are essential.
You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…
- Ensure the smooth execution of events: Manage all aspects of event planning and execution under our Events AaS (Events as a Service) Program, including space planning, vendor management, and customer support. Additionally, they will support the company's marquee events to ensure its success.
- Support the global plug-and-play events model: Maintain consistency and efficiency in event execution across all locations, ensuring a seamless experience for all customers.
- Optimize space planning: Support the Global Events Program Manager. in making the best use of event spaces, ensuring they are adequately equipped and furnished for events.
- Manage vendor relationships: Work closely with the Global Events and Enablement Manager to secure and manage preferred pricing for event caterers, transportation, rentals, and other vendors, partnering with Procurement and Travel and Expense teams.
- Provide customer support: Provide guidance and support to team leaders and onsite hosts to streamline event planning and execution, ensuring all events run smoothly and meet participants' needs.
- Generate event reports: Track and analyze event data to generate comprehensive reports that help evaluate event success and identify areas for improvement. We’re excited about you because you…
- Have 3 years of recent event planning experience.
- Have project or program management skills.
- Have vendor management skills.
- Have previous experience with Google Suite, Slack, and Jira.
Main focus -
- Manage the flow of events tickets
- Manage and support events over 50
- Catering, space planning, swag procurement
- There is a list of vendors client is currently using, but they are looking for someone with experience working in the SF areas to build out the vendor list
- Team is using Jira for ticketing, ticketing system experience is a nice to have
Must have:
- 3-5 years of events experience, internal experience is a nice to have (stay in that experience level range)
- Corporate events experience
- Good customer service
- Experience working with vendors (catering, etc) in the SF area
To know more about current opportunities at LeadStack, please visit us at https://leadstackinc.com/careers/.
I can be reached on pallavi.sawant@leadstackinc.com.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $50.00 - $53.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50 - $53
