Events and Support Analyst

We are partnering with a major global airline and travel brand headquartered in the Chicago area to find an experienced Event Marketing & Operations Specialist to support a high-profile annual sales conference and other strategic events.

This role will play a critical part in planning and executing a large annual sales conference for 400+ attendees, along with supporting regional customer events, sponsorship activations, and event operations.

What you'll be doing:

• Coordinating logistics and execution for large-scale internal and customer-facing events
• Managing sponsorship requests, attendee logistics, and event deliverables
• Supporting budget tracking, expense reconciliation, and reporting
• Partnering cross-functionally across marketing, sales, finance, and operations teams
• Managing event inventory, materials, and sales calendars
• Providing onsite event support and ensuring seamless execution
• What they are looking for:
• Experience with event management platforms such as Cvent, Stova, or EventAirs
• Strong event planning, vendor management, and budget administration skills
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Bonus experience:
• Creative content or presentation development
• Sponsorship and partnership management
• Inventory management
• Corporate conference or sales meeting experience

This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the world's leading aviation and travel organizations while supporting highly visible events that impact teams across North America.

• Local Chicago candidates to attend large conference events
• $25.00/hr W2
• 32 hours/week (Tuesday–Thursday, 8 AM–4 PM)
• Approximately 6-month contract with potential extension

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