Event Marketing Specialist

Our Boston based marketing technology company is looking for an Events Marketing Specialist for an immediate full time contract going until the end of May; this role may extend or convert beyond that point. We're looking for 5+ years' working in events, ideally with small businesses and with a focus on activations. Experience with ExhibitForce is a plus! Day in the life: Work closely with other members of the Event and Marketing team on executing event best practices for in person events and activations. Be the hands on manager at the event for event promotion, communications, display, staffing and inventory management Work closely with local teams to apply best practices for events and activations across the organization Handle all details for external event planning and execution, including marketing plans, creative development, contract negotiation, budget tracking, logistics, staffing and reporting Establish and maintain event best practices like pre-event walkthroughs, on-site experience, post-event communications and reporting all to ensure consistent brand experience Attend and execute events to ensure successful end-to-end completion Research, find and track new small business event opportunities and provide recommendations for events to attend, sponsor or speak in the future Develop and maintain a calendar for confirmed events and activations Prepare contingency plans during events to minimize potential issues by anticipating and addressing challenges before they occur Coordinate with key stakeholders to execute the events plan Manage relationships with external vendors leveraged for event operations, logistics and support; evaluate their services/performance and make recommendations as necessary Leverage expertise, data and insights gained through program management to optimize program performance, efficiency and results Work with the team to ensure initiatives are measurable and aligned to brand team goals; communicate clearly with team leaders and report on key performance indicators, providing recommendations for improvements / optimization