Event Technologist
When technology and creativity work hand-in-hand, beautiful experiences come to life. That's where you come in. We're recruiting an Event Technologist to join the Events team at Cox Enterprises. As an organized and personable relationship-builder, you'll operate at the intersection of events and technology: using your skills to power seamless and unforgettable experiences for Cox employees and clients. **Candidates must be located in the Southeast portion of the country (GA, TN, AL, FL, SC, NC).**
What You'll Do
You'll oversee all Cvent Administration projects and event builds for Cox's event planning team. Wielding your great communication skills, you'll be the primary point of contact between Cox and Cvent for all projects related to Cvent product lines. Your responsibilities will include
- Building Cvent websites, registrations, attendee hubs and event apps based on event planner specifications (including but not limited to multiple registration paths, custom formatting and HTML coding).
- Maintaining and updating process documents regarding changes to the event team's system.
- Modifying existing configuration for Cvent applications (Meeting Request Forms, Process Forms, Access Portal, RFP Module, Budget Module, Workflow).
- Sharing best practices for Cvent products and services.
- Managing account users, roles and groups' functionality across multiple Cox companies with differing access permissions.
- Creating and socializing reports.
- Documenting, routing and tracking feature requests, and providing progress updates.
- Conducting virtual/remote training for team members and onboarding new users.
- Exploring and testing of new event technologies to enhance event technology capabilities and attendee experience.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Gathering and incorporating client feedback into event plans for continuous improvement.
Who You Are
- You're a highly organized communicator with plenty of tech know-how (especially when it comes to Cvent , our event management platform). You have creative problem-solving skills and an eye for detail. Here's what else you bring to the table:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 4 years experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 2 years experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years experience in a related field.
- Knowledge and in-depth experience using the Cvent tool is a must.
- Experience building complex event website and apps.
- Experience in event planning and/or administration.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for liaising with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in event management software and standard office tools.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends
- Able and willing to travel up to 15% (approximately once per quarter), as required by event schedules.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in event management, hospitality, business administration
- Certification in event planning (i.e., CMP).
- Cvent Event Professional Certifications such as Account Administrator, System Administrator and/or Event Management.
USD 72,200.00 - 108,200.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $72,200.00 - $108,200.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
About Cox
Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .
Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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