McKinstry hiring Senior Conference and Events Planner in Seattle, WA | LinkedIn (2024)

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstryWe are adding a Senior Conference and Events Planner to our growing Enterprise Client Strategy division in Seattle, WA. As the Conference and Events Program Manager, you will manage end-to-end logistics for multiple high-profile external meetings, thought leadership events, and McKinstry conference participation. You will develop and execute detailed work plans to drive internal coordination and elite marketplace presence. Some additional responsibilities include:

• Coordinate site logistics, negotiate contracts, and handle travel arrangements and accommodations.  
• Communicate effectively with participants, manage registrations, and, at times, provide onsite support.  
• Arrange AV equipment, oversee material production in partnership with ESM, and coordinate food service and other accommodations.  
• Manage conference program data and reporting. 
• Follow up after events to ensure all logistical needs are met and feedback is gathered. 
• Manage post event accountability to drive the completion of takeaway assignments.  
• Acts as owner of conference data organization, utilizing excel deeply in addition to McKinstry CRM, Salesforce.  
• Intakes enterprise conference budgets, collating for enterprise with budget and analytics of spend.  
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need To Succeed At McKinstry

• Bachelors' Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Organized, dependable, professional, and passionate about helping others.
• Enjoys meeting and interacting with many people.
• Can manage multiple projects and deadlines concurrently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Experience using Salesforce.

PeopleFirst BenefitsWhen it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursem*nt for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.The pay range for this position is $72,090 - $119,300 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.