What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meeting & Event Specialist position at Moss Adams LLP?
Meeting & Event Specialist
Description
At Moss Adams, we champion authenticity. For us, that means fostering a culture of talented people who care—about you, about our clients, and about our communities. Here, you’ll work towards our mission of empowering others to embrace opportunity, growing as a leader along the way. Our firm’s size, middle-market clients, customized career paths, and supportive culture make this a reality. Join a values-driven firm where you’ll have fun while solving complex and interesting business challenges.
The Meeting & Event Specialist supports the Meeting, Travel, & Procurement Senior Manager on firm strategy and risk management of events. This position partners with internal and external contacts, oversees all systems and tools, works independently to manage meetings and events of various sizes and scope, and assists with departmental administration.
Individuals who thrive at Moss Adams exhibit the following success skills – Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, and Results Focus.
Responsibilities :
Drive all contractual & logistical aspects of firm meetings / events including vendor selection and RFP processes, deal negotiation, and registration while providing a distinctive service and delivering high customer satisfaction. Logistics management may include onsite management of the meeting / event and travel
Utilize Cvent system and other tools to issue RFPs, manage registrations, reporting, budgeting, and mobile app creation
Participate in the development and implementation of firmwide travel & event-related strategy, policies, and procedures
Deliver continued reductions in Moss Adams’ fixed and variable cost structure for purchases of products and services as they relate to meetings & events including negotiating rates and ensuring that contracts are advantageous
Establish & maintain strong relationships with internal clients, external vendors, and industry peers while actively participate in industry associations as a representative of Moss Adams
Serve as back up system administrator for Cvent
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; emphasis in Hospitality Management or related field strongly preferred
Minimum of 1 year of related experience required; experience in a professional services environment preferred
Versed in strategic sourcing, vendor oversight, negotiations, contract management, and additionally exhibit a strong sense of financial controllership
Strong verbal and written communication skills including ability to effectively interface and communicate with all levels within the firm and external vendors
Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to own and drive project schedule from start to finish, including managing peers and individuals senior to you
Experience with event management software (E.g., Cvent)
Effective time management skills, proven ability to prioritize while simultaneously managing numerous projects / processes often under tight deadlines
Proven commitment to providing exceptional client service
Ability to travel as needed, approximately 30%
Moss Adams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Moss Adams complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@mossadams.com.
Some local / state regulations require employers to disclose the pay range in job postings. While this is the typical range of pay for the position, actual pay may vary based on internal equity, knowledge, experience, skillset, and geographic location among other factors. It’s uncommon for an individual to be hired at the top end of the pay range. This position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For more information about our benefit offerings and other total rewards, visit our careers page.
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Compensation Range (Denver Market ONLY) : Compensation range for Washington : $55,000-$75,000
Primary Location Seattle, WA
Employee Status : Regular
Schedule : Full Time
Req ID : 27892
Salary : $55,000 - $75,000
