Event Management Specialist I

. Maintain event project plans, timelines, and workflow processes across the event portfolio .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeSkokie • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $54,700 - $87,600 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain event project plans, timelines, and workflow processes across the event portfolio
Track milestones, identify schedule risks and dependencies, follow up on action items, and escalate issues
Administer event planning systems, project management tools, Jira boards, planning trackers, status reporting, documentation management, and project dashboards
Prepare meeting agendas, action-item summaries, status updates, stakeholder presentations, pre-show planning materials, and post-show recap presentations
Manage booth staff administration and event logistics, including registration, hotel room blocks, catering requests, travel coordination, staffing schedules, and staffing communications
Coordinate purchase requisitions, invoice processing, expense tracking, budget reconciliation, and reporting
Coordinate legal, procurement, and compliance workflows, including contract reviews, sponsorship agreements, vendor documentation, insurance requirements, and approvals
Provide operational support before, during, and after events, including schedule adjustments, stakeholder communications, issue resolution, and administrative needs
Maintain event documentation, planning resources, vendor records, contact databases, and operational procedures

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field
0-2 years of experience with event or tradeshow planning
Excellent people skills, with the ability to influence without authority
Outstanding problem-solving skills
Proficient with MS Office Suite
Salesforce experience is a plus
Experience in the audio industry a plus
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Shure will not sponsor applicants for work visas
Opportunity for some regional travel up to 4 times per year, but not expected

Comp & perks