Events & Experience Strategist

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategy and execution of in-person corporate meetings and training events
• Develop and maintain a long-term event roadmap aligned with business priorities
• Design engaging participant journeys to enhance learning and connection
• Build and manage vendor partnerships including venues, production, AV, and catering
• Negotiate contracts and oversee budgets, timelines, and on-site execution
• Create scalable processes, templates, and playbooks for operational excellence
• Define success metrics and gather feedback for continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or event certifications preferred
• 5+ years of experience leading corporate events or large-scale training programs
• Experience managing events for 200 to 2,000+ participants
• Strong project management, vendor negotiation, and budget oversight skills
• Ability to travel up to 20% for event execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting HR, Talent Development, or workforce learning initiatives
• Experience in construction, engineering, or manufacturing industries
• Experience leading modernization of an organization’s event strategy

About the Company

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list.