Events Specialist

Alternate Locations:
Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid :
Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #: 76156

The Role at a Glance

As an Events Specialist, you will support the day-to-day planning and coordination of programs, events, and conferences across the LFG enterprise. In this role, you will assist in the execution of internal and external meetings, events, conferences, trade shows, and seminars that align with firm and industry objectives across LFG. You will work closely with the AVP, Training for a specific business unit and help coordinate with senior-level stakeholders on event logistics and planning.

This is a hybrid position working out of our Radnor, PA office.

What you'll be doing

* Providing event planning and project management support to internal/external stakeholders on complex assignments/projects by being proactive, strategic, and effectively influencing outcomes for in person, virtual and hybrid events.

* Creating and distributing complex program statements of work (SOW).

* Coordinating roles and responsibilities for internal project teams across the enterprise that support the successful completion of programs and events.

* Providing preliminary budgets for client approval and monitoring expenses to budget while planning all complex events.

* Leading planning for all event logistics including project plan, planning meetings, registration, rooming list, food and beverage, audio visual, show flows, rehearsals, vendor management, off site events, continuing education, sponsor management, transportation, dinners and VIP arrangements.

* Performing site inspections, as required, to ensure selected venues can meet client event and stakeholder requirements.

* Acting as the liaison between compliance, legal, procurement, marketing, creative services and finance throughout the planning process.

* Conducting vendor sourcing for DMCs, event platforms, AV, staffing, and other services including identification, negotiation, and contracting to meet specific client requirements.

* Overseeing post-meeting evaluations, sharing results with clients and tracking results for reporting purposes.

* Maintaining relationships with clients, vendors, onsite staff, meeting coordinators, and other partners to ensure the successful delivery of services to meet client expectations.

* Carrying out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines. Complying with all company and site policies and procedures.

* Maintaining knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends, assessing the impact, and collaborating with senior management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions.

* Directing and enhancing organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives.

* Identifying and directing the implementation of process improvements that significantly improve quality across the team, department and/or business unit.

What we're looking for

Must-haves:

* 1 - 3+ years of experience in conference and event planning management.

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)

* Experience building registration site in Cvent.

* Confident, comfortable communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Strong presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of management through clear, informed, and logical discussions/presentations.

* Demonstrates strong project management leadership skills including, critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines.

* Demonstrates excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task while maintaining strict attention to detail.

Final date to receive applications

Applications for this position will be accepted through August 5, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

What's it like to work here?

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