Senior Events Specialist

Join Rabobank as a Senior Events Specialist and help bring our mission of “Growing a Better World Together” to life through high-impact client and internal experiences. In this role, you’ll partner with senior leaders across North America to create strategic events that showcase Rabobank’s leadership in food, agriculture, commodities, and renewable energy, combining creativity, precision, and purpose in every experience you deliver. Our Shared Future: “What I love most about this team is that no two days look the same, we get to work closely with senior leaders, bring big ideas to life, and create experiences that genuinely connect people to Rabobank’s purpose. It’s a collaborative, fast-moving environment where creativity, ownership, and attention to detail really matter.” - VP, Senior Communications Manager You and Your Job As a Senior Events Specialist, you will be successful if you can independently lead complex events from concept through execution, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, and consistently deliver polished, engaging experiences that advance business objectives and strengthen Rabobank’s reputation. Success in this role also means bringing creativity, calm under pressure, strong attention to detail, and a continuous-improvement mindset to every event, communication, and audience interaction. Senior Events Specialist independently leads the end-to-end planning and execution of both client-facing and internal events across Rabobank’s North America Region, spanning Wholesale and Rural domains. This role is entrusted with delivering high-impact, strategically aligned experiences that embody the bank’s mission and priorities, while actively contributing to a collaborative and innovative culture. Operating with autonomy within a dynamic hybrid work environment, the Senior Events Specialist manages all aspects of event logistics—including venue selection, vendor management, budget oversight, and stakeholder engagement—while maintaining rigorous standards of quality and brand consistency. The role also drives the creation of event materials, logistics, and post-event communications, and leverages Rabobank’s social media channels to amplify event reach and engagement. Job Responsibilities Independently lead the planning and execution of in-person, hybrid, and virtual events, managing timelines, venue arrangements, catering, AV setup, and registration processes Author and distribute event communications—such as invitations, reminders, and post-event follow-ups—ensuring alignment with Rabobank’s brand standards. Direct vendor partnerships for production, design, and technology, holding external partners accountable for quality and budget adherence. Monitor and report on event-related expenses, maintaining budget discipline and supporting financial reconciliation. Analyze attendance, engagement, and feedback metrics, compiling post-event reports to inform strategic planning and continuous improvement. Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, and Business Units to ensure event objectives are met and messaging is consistent (Regional Town Halls, Quarterly Updates Client Events, and more). Your Promise to Us: Ability to travel regionally, 15% of the time Minimum 5 years of related experience Proven track record of delivering high-quality results while managing multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment. Expertise in leveraging virtual platforms, registration systems, and digital engagement tools to execute hybrid and virtual events at scale. Skilled in vendor management, including oversight of deliverables and quality assurance throughout the event lifecycle. Adept at building and sustaining collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders, internal teams, and external partners through effective communication and professional engagement. Demonstrates confidence and professionalism in representing the team during client-facing events, internal meetings, and executive briefings. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling event messaging, invitations, and post-event reports. Advanced project management and delegation capabilities, with experience leading the execution of high-profile events. Proficiency in audio-visual production, including the orchestration of hybrid town halls and large-scale meetings. Highly skilled in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint (moderate to advanced), and Excel. Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills, with a strategic mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement. Demonstrates initiative and ownership in driving projects forward, with a strong client-service orientation. Familiarity with social media platforms such as Twitter and LinkedIn, supporting event amplification and engagement. Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Rabobank is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Our Commitment to you – cultivating your way beyond pay: Rabobank welcomes employees and applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that leverages the diverse strengths of our workforce. This enables us to exceed the expectations of our clients and customers while ensuring a healthy and safe environment for our staff. We believe your well-being extends far beyond just a paycheck and should encompass your health, happiness, and satisfaction. To meet these needs, Rabobank offers a flexible hybrid working model and continually evaluates and enhances our benefit offerings to ensure they are comprehensive, competitive, and provide you with the options and flexibility you need. Our employee benefits are focused on four main components: Physical Well-Being includes our commitment to your Health and Wellness. Medical, Dental and Vision plan coverages are effective on your date of hire. Rabo offers multiple plan options and a full network of providers to best meet your needs. Financial Well-Being provides for your Retirement + Savings + Security. We love seeing your retirement plan balance grow just as much as you do! That’s why you can start participating in the 401(k) plan on your date of hire. Plus we match 50% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) plan for US Employees. Rabo also contributes an additional 3% of your eligible pay in Safe Harbor contribution and up to 3% in annual Discretionary Profit Sharing contributions. Emotional Well-Being ensures your Work + Life balance. We offer a generous paid time off program to full time employees: up to 20 days of vacation time, 5 days of additional time off plus 7 sick days and 11 US holidays annually (based on hire date during the calendar year). In addition, Growing a Better World Together requires wanting the best for our employees and their families and our communities. To do that, we offer both the time and financial support to give back to the community through our Dollars for Doers, Helping Hands and Gift Matching programs. (All paid time off is subject to company accrual and carryover policies.) Workforce Well-Being supports a hybrid working model that offers the flexibility to split your time between home and the office—typically 2 days remote and the remaining days onsite—promoting both productivity and personal well-being. Our Organization: Rabobank Group is a global financial services leader providing wholesale and retail banking, leasing, and real estate services in more than 37 countries worldwide. Founded over a century ago, Rabobank today is one of the world’s largest banks with over $678 billion in assets. In North America, Rabobank is a premier corporate and investment bank to the food, agribusiness, commodities and energy industries in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Rabo AgriFinance, a subsidiary of Rabobank, is a leading financial services provider for farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses in the United States and Canada. Together, we provide sector expertise, strategic counsel and tailored financial solutions to clients across the entire value chain. Visit Salary Expectations: Target Hiring Range: $93,000.00 - $115,000.00 USD This position is subject to the terms of [RAF/Rabobank/RDS]’s compensation plans and policies. It is anticipated that the position will pay within the target hiring range. The range is reflective of the desired primary physical work location and may be adjusted outside of the projected range based on geographical differentiation if the actual work location of the hired candidate differs from the desired primary location, or for other lawful reasons. Further, all full-time regular positions include all other benefits provided to [RAF/Rabobank/RDS] employees, including healthcare benefits, 401k matching, vacation, sick leave, parental leave, possible discretionary bonuses and all other benefits that are all governed by and subject to ERISA plan documents and eligibility. Rabo provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, military service or veteran status, victims of domestic violence, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Rabo also prohibits harassment of any individuals on any of the bases listed above. At Rabobank, we strive to grow a better world together. 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