Internal Event Specialist (Event Management)

Location: Chicago, IL, United States; hybrid schedule with 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.

Salary: $70,000–$80,000 per year, with potential incentive compensation and discretionary bonus eligibility.

Company

hirify.global is a relationship-oriented banking organization focused on serving clients and supporting meaningful professional impact.

What you will do

• Plan and deliver approximately 25–30 internal events annually, including US Board meetings.
• Coordinate event setup, registration, breakdown, catering, transportation, logistics, and promotional materials.
• Create, distribute, and track save-the-dates, invitations, reminders, approvals, and RSVP reports.
• Source, onboard, coordinate contracts with, and evaluate event vendors.
• Track event budgets, reconcile expenses, and prepare attendance, feedback, and budget reports.
• Coordinate virtual and hybrid events, maintain event materials and supplies, and manage the US Events mailbox, spreadsheets, and calendar.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in event coordination or administrative support preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Kadince or similar approval workflow tools is an asset; Salesforce familiarity is a plus.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the specified location and hold a valid work or study permit where applicable.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and relationship management skills.

Nice to have

• Degree in Hospitality, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Salesforce.
• Experience with Kadince or similar approval workflow tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment built around trust, teamwork, accountability, and stakeholder focus.
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
• Paid sick leave, parental leave, vacation, holidays, and 401(k).
• Competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, wellbeing support, and recognition programs.
• Paid Purpose Day for personal growth and development.

Hiring process

• The process may include an attribute-based assessment and skills tests such as simulation or Microsoft Office testing.
• Accommodation is available during the candidate experience upon request.