events specialist, Hospitality Services (Seattle, WA -In Office)

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From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

As a events specialist, you will work with several Starbucks teams to plan logistics and execute company events, business meetings, conferences, and summits. The meetings and event types span a wide range including business unit townhalls, department meetings, conferences, open forums and executive hosted meetings and events with visiting guests.

As an events specialist, you will…

• Act as the primary planning, communications, and logistics contact for assigned events, conferences, and activities at the SSC, from conception to post-event completion.
• Develop and maintain productive, collaborative relationships with all internal and external parties, and manage vendor relationships to ensure quality and cost-effective logistical event services.
• Monitor and track event expenditures for budgeting purposes, submitting required financial and budget information prior to, during and immediately following assigned events.
• Provide on-site logistical direction for all event-related activities and support services before, during and after the assigned event. Communicate support requirements to appropriate department manager or supervisor, and exercises supervision over other support department's staff for event coordination.
• Work with internal departments, landlord, and outside vendors to make event-related arrangements, including travel, hotel accommodations, transportation, meeting locations and setup, catering, audiovisual, presentation support, and building access and security arrangements.
• Work with our intake team member processing meeting and events requests.
  
  

We’d Love To Hear From People With

• Managing budgets 3 years
• Project management 3 years
• Fast-paced environment 2 years
• Smartsheet 2 years
• Vendor contract negotiations and management 2 years
• Company meeting and event planning
• Organization and planning skills
• Team-building skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Attention to detail
• Effective customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and demands
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
  
  

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

• If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
  
  

This is an in-office role, requiring working 5 days per week in the Seattle Support Center.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

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