Corporate Event Planner - Learning Programs

JOB REQUISITION Corporate Event Planner - Learning Programs LOCATION CHICAGO ADDITIONAL LOCATION(S) JOB DESCRIPTION You Belong Here The Protiviti Career provides opportunity to learn, inspire, and advance within a collaborative and inclusive culture. We hire curious individuals for whom learning is a passion. We lean into our mission: We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver. At every level, we champion leaders who live our values of integrity, inclusion, innovation, and commitment to success. Imagining our work as a journey, we believe integrity guides our way, inclusion moves us forward together, innovation creates new destinations, and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver on our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm. Where We Need You We are looking for a Corporate Event Planner focused on Learning Programs to join our team in Chicago. Protiviti works in a hybrid environment and this role requires that you work in-person in our office several times per week. What You Can Expect The Protiviti Global Learning & Development team provides exceptional training opportunities for our people beginning with everyone’s first day on the job continuing throughout their career at Protiviti. We focus on innovation in learning, and we partner with our business leaders to support our organization’s growth and transformational goals. You will make an impact by embodying a key component of our mission “We Deliver”. In this role you will collaborate with various teams to prepare and deliver five-star learning experiences across the globe. You will be responsible for both planning and executing logistics for our Milestone Learning Portfolio, which includes programs that are tailored to each career level from Interns to Executive Leadership. What You Will Be Doing Design, plan, and deliver high-impact, memorable learning experiences for in person and live virtual learning programs; within budget by managing all pre-event, event, and post-event details seamlessly with program leaders, meeting planners, vendors, participants, facilitators, executive leaders and more. Lead event planning by reviewing contracts, locating offsite venues, negotiating terms, and assessing quality to ensure flawless execution of events of learning programs. Execute learning event preparation which includes creating name tags/tent cards, printing & organizing supplies, updating & emailing program materials, acting as the onsite point-of-contact for all vendors, and assisting with AV needs. Support learning centers and offices. This includes shipping and receiving, assisting with building access, arranging the classroom, placing supply orders, assisting with catering needs, and maintaining an organized & tidy space. Monitor and evaluate event performance to accomplish learning objectives and make recommendations for continuous improvement. Establish, develop, and maintain relationships internally with stakeholders. Stay up to date on best practices and new trends in events and learning. This role may have travel expectations up to 40-50%. As the Learning & Development team is global, you may occasionally be required to work outside typical business hours to accommodate meetings across multiple time zones. What Will Help You Be Successful You care about networking with others, thrive in a dynamic environment, embrace change with agility, strive for excellence, and champion Protiviti’s organizational culture You are tenacious and have a hunger for supporting team members in executing tasks that that meet or exceed the goals and deliver results on time Strong analytical and administrative skills Collaborate in multi-functional teams in parallel to working on independent projects Experienced user of Microsoft Office 365, particularly Teams, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint Enjoy problem solving in an agile environment Can proactively anticipate the needs of others to be a supportive team member Strong verbal and written communications skills Your Educational and Professional Qualifications Bachelor’s degree 5+ years of event management experience Previous experience working in Learning & Development, HR, or Business Operations (preferred) Our Hybrid Workplace Protiviti operates in a hybrid work environment, meaning all employees are expected to achieve a blend of in-person and remote work. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and clients while offering a flexible environment. The expected ratio of remote to in-person work will vary by team and other business factors. Local and/or out-of-state travel is required based on our project and internal client commitments. Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience, skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job. $73,000.00 - $110,000.00 Our annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job. 8% The total cash range is estimated from the sum of the base salary range plus the bonus target opportunity. Below is the estimated total cash range for this job. $78,840.00 - $118,800.00 Employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverages, FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave up to 10 weeks, and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year. Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at Any benefits outlined are part of our reward offerings for full-time employees in the U.S. Your Open Enrollment materials, insurance contracts, plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions together comprise the official plan document which legally governs the administration of your benefit plans. Protiviti reserves the right to terminate or amend your benefit plans in any way and at any time. Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran As part of Protiviti’s employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Protiviti is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. 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Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states – West Virginia, Alaska. Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services. JOB LOCATION IL PRO CHICAGO Protiviti ( is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and our independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, analytics, digital, legal, HR, governance, risk and internal audit through our network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries. Named to the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, Protiviti has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). 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