Senior Experience Center Event Planner - Redmond, WA

Salary $85,000 - $90,000 /year Pay Grade 13 Job Summary The Senior Experience Center Event Planner is responsible for managing high-level events for the Experience Center on the Redmond Campus. This role serves as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders and clients, ensuring seamless delivery of world‑class experiences aligned with each Experience Center’s standards and capacity. The planning process includes facilitating client and stakeholder meetings, overseeing scheduling and logistics, managing billing and fees, and ensuring account team onboarding and awareness. This role also leads the pre‑qualification process by evaluating incoming requests against established criteria, priorities, and availability. Key Responsibilities Leverage booking tools and internal systems to review, schedule, and approve requests for VIP level events, tours, summits, and internal/external meetings Manage complex and non‑standard operational requests with a solutions‑oriented approach Ability to plan and execute large executive conferences and multi‑day summits Demonstrates outstanding expertise, management, and consultation skills when conducting business with customers, vendors and to the Experience Center team Own billing processes, including tracking and reconciliation of all event‑related costs, fees, and expenses Coordinate logistics such as furniture delivery/removal and space setup requirements Partner with internal teams and third‑party vendors (Catering, AV/Tech, Transportation, Interpretation) to ensure consistent, high‑quality service delivery Oversee multiple inboxes, calendars, and booking systems with a high level of organization and responsiveness Lead all logistical communications with stakeholders, ensuring clarity, alignment, and timely updates Manage speaker sourcing, coordination, and communications as needed Facilitate and actively participate in team and cross‑functional meetings Maintain and organize program resources and documentation across OneNote, Teams, and SharePoint Provide mentorship and cross‑training to team members, ensuring seamless coverage and operational continuity Support additional initiatives, projects, and operational improvements as assigned Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with Microsoft enterprise tools Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and technologies 3–5 years of experience in customer service, hospitality, or client‑facing roles 3+ years of event planning experience, including corporate events such as executive briefings, product launches, conferences, or multi‑event program management Proven ability to manage multiple high‑level events simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment Exceptional professionalism with the ability to engage effectively with executive‑level stakeholders Strong interpersonal, hospitality, and customer service skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and process‑driven, with the ability to remain flexible and adaptable Self‑motivated with strong prioritization skills and sound judgment Comfortable working within a global environment, interacting with diverse cultures and business practices Work Environment Global, world‑class Experience Center environment Regular interaction with executive‑level guests and stakeholders Highly professional setting requiring discretion and confidentiality Controlled access environment with elevated security standards Dynamic, fast‑paced atmosphere with evolving priorities and continuous change Benefits Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Paid Parental Leave Personal Leave Compensation and benefits may also include paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed remotely, see the following link for paid time off benefits information: Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Essential Functions Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Drug‑Free Workplace Eurest maintains a drug‑free workplace. Application Deadline Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr