Events Specialist

At Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers®, we serve only the most craveable chicken finger meals – it’s our One Love! Known for our great Crew and cool Culture, we follow a Work Hard. Have Fun. philosophy. Raising Cane’s is the fastest-growing chicken concept around and is on track to be a Top 10 Restaurant Brand in the United States. Each Crewmember is important to our rapid growth and enduring success. Now is your chance to join the Team and Raise The Bar!

The Events Specialist is a hands-on, detail-oriented role that supports the full event lifecycle from planning to execution for internal events, offsite gatherings, summits, and celebrations. This role will lead smaller-scale events independently while contributing to larger cross-functional initiatives. The Events Specialist thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys creating organized, impactful experiences through logistics and planning.

Your Impact and Responsibilities:

• Support planning and execution of internal events and conferences across various scales
• Provide on-site event support, including setup, registration, and coordination
• Manage attendee lists, track RSVPs, and ensure clear and timely guest communications
• Maintain event budgets, track expenses, and process vendor payments
• Create and update timelines, production schedules, and documentation
• Lead weekly status meetings and monitor task completion
• Conduct supplier and product research to support event decisions
• Maintain and organize planning documents for accessibility and reporting
• Lead smaller-scale events from planning through execution

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 20% of travel domestically and internationally for event support

• 3+ years of professional experience in event planning, logistics, or related coordination
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, marketing, business, or a related field
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for budget, data, and list management
• Proficient in event management software, such as Cvent, with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems (e.g., Zoom, Teams, SharePoint)
• Collaborative and self-motivated with strong communication and organizational skills
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with travel logistics and coordination
• Continuing education or certification in event management

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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