Corporate Event Specialist

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

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Job Summary:

As a member of the Corporate Affairs and Marketing team, the Corporate Event Specialist will support the planning and delivery of high-impact events that advance Bechtel’s business objectives, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and reinforce the organization's brand.

This role will assist with event execution from initial planning through onsite delivery, including communications, branding, registration management, vendor coordination, budget tracking, and reporting. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, creative, and is looking to build experience within a fast-paced, global organization.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supports communications, corporate affairs issue management, public or community affairs programs for a project or corporate group 
• Performs research, conducts interviews with internal and external sources to write stories, articles, and content for a variety of Bechtel publications, websites and social media platforms 
• Implements policies, procedures, and processes that ensure the business unit, project, or program’s communication needs are met in a consistent, efficient, and flexible manner 
• Adheres to Bechtel personnel policies, management instructions, and other relevant company policies and procedures 
• Responds to technical inquiries from internal stakeholders 
• Drafts content for and supports the communications function, including face-to-face engagement, electronic news, and intranet mgmt. 
• Monitors job progress and alerts supervisor when schedules appear to be in jeopardy or deadlines may not be met 
• Engages and works closely with other Corporate Affairs disciplines 
• Collects data and metrics on a variety of communications activities and outcomes and creates reports based on those metrics 
• Assists in planning and implementing all-employees meetings, community outreach programs, and other events, including presentations and logistics 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) in event managment, hospitality, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience supporting corporate events, meetings, conferences, trade shows, hospitality programs, or related activities or 5-6 years of relevant experience. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to travel and work outside standard business hours when required for event execution (~15% of time, may include international travel)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cvent or other event registration and event management platforms.
• Experience coordinating vendors, event logistics, and attendee management.
• Basic experience with budgets, reporting, and data management.
• Familiarity with graphic design tools such as Canva.
• Experience working in a fast-paced corporate or professional services environment.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.