Surface Experts is a growing franchise system based in Spokane, WA. We currently have 85+ franchises around the country and are supporting them from our main headquarters office in downtown Spokane.
We believe in creating impactful experiences that bring people together, strengthen relationships, and promote our mission and values. We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative Events Planner to design, coordinate, and execute a variety of conferences and events that support our franchise network, corporate initiatives, and brand presence. If you thrive in a fast paced, team-focused environment and have a passion for creating memorable, well-organized events, we’d love to meet you.
This role is part-time and onsite.
Roles and Responsibilities for Events Planner
· Conduct ongoing research for yearly conferences including locations, venues, hotels, dates, meals, etc.
· Coordinate all conference details including vendors, AV, attendees, theme, content, IT, meals, event space, awards, etc.
· Coordinate event communication including meal choices, hotels, save the dates, event details, travel, schedule, etc.
· Research and work with supervisor to select and order event swag, awards, meal choices, drink tickets, etc.
· Execute final events
Qualifications and Skills
- Applicant should be a self-starter with experience using various computer programs including Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- 3+ years of experience in corporate events planning
· High School Diploma, or GED equivalent
· Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to communicate orally. Hearing and vision within normal ranges with or without an assisted hearing device.
- No heavy lifting is expected, though occasional exertion of up to 25 lbs. of force may be required.
- The position is full-time in-person/on-site.
- The job is primarily performed indoors in a traditional office setting. Extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer and phone are normal.
Surface Experts is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, citizenship, sex (including gender identity, gender expression and pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, mental or physical disability including medical condition), genetic information or other status protected by law. If you require an accommodation in order to apply to this position, please contact your local recruiting representative at careers@surfaceexperts.com
About Surface Experts
Surface Experts is an all-inclusive surface repair service provider. We repair small damage to surfaces like Floors, Countertops, Bathtubs, Cabinets, Appliances, Furniture, Elevator Panels … Almost Everything!. We pride ourselves in our ability to provide incredibly fast service, while maintaining a friendly and professional atmosphere in our support center and on jobsites. We combine old school skill sets with new technology and products, resulting in a durable and appealing repair all provided with a smile.
- Most repairs are simple and smaller than a dinner plate, yet our competition focuses on complete resurfacing. Our objective is a happy customer and a long-term relationship. We focus on saving our customers time, money and wasted materials that end up in a landfill.
- Our typical repair requires only 1 to 2 tablespoons of product so our technicians can carry their entire set of tools and equipment in a small vehicle. Our approach is clean and free of odors in less than two hours.
Our Mission
Our mission is to develop outstanding teams by investing in strong relationships. Together we work to solve our customers’ problems by reducing the waste of time, money and materials which end up in landfills.
Our Vision
To establish and lead a nationally recognized market for surface repair as an alternative to replacement or complete refinishing. Our goal is to be represented in every major metropolitan area, and for our brand to be synonymous with spot repair among all facilities and maintenance management.
Core Values
Serve Others
- Put Relationships First
- Be Humble
Be a Problem Solver
- Be Curious
- Seek to Understand the Cause of the Problem
- Work Smart
- Constantly Improve
Trust the Process
- Be Organized
- Be Teachable
- Put Business Needs Above Personal Wants