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Description

The Lead Event Specialist will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing high-impact events, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s mission and strategic goals. This role involves managing logistics, overseeing event budgets, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and delivering exceptional experiences for members, customers, and employees. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for creating engaging and seamless events.

Event Strategy & Planning:

- Develop and execute event strategies aligned with objectives, managing a portfolio of conferences, meetings, webinars, and outings.

- Collaborate with internal teams to define goals, content, audiences, and success metrics, while applying industry best practices.

Execution, Logistics & Vendor Management:

- Oversee logistics including venues, vendors, catering, AV, and accommodations; create timelines, run-of-show, and contingency plans; and manage onsite operations for a seamless attendee experience.

- Coordinate speakers and presentation materials, while negotiating contracts, managing budgets, and tracking expenses with post-event financial analysis.

Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting:

- Serve as the primary contact for stakeholders and partners, leading cross-functional teams and supporting junior staff.

- Gather feedback, measure success against defined metrics, and implement improvements for future events.

Skills

Event planning, Event management, Digital marketing, Project coordination, Project management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Use your project management skills and attention to detail to continuously enhance and deliver seamless, engaging events. Oversee logistics, budgets, and stakeholder coordination to create unforgettable experiences for members, customers, and employees.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 2026.

h4>About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.