Events and Initiatives Specialist, Digital & Data

Jacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. The Events and Initiatives Specialist, Digital & Data is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing events that enhance engagement and growth for the Digital & Data Solutions business, ensuring alignment with global marketing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Jacobs’ Global Events Governance Framework within the Digital & Data business, ensuring alignment with global standards while adapting processes for practical application
• Partner with Strategic Events Director and global event peers to ensure consistent ROI measurement, event tracking, and reporting practices
• Provide feedback and insights to help evolve global event tools, templates, and processes based on Digital & Data event experience
• Champion collaboration and knowledge sharing across the global events community to strengthen Jacobs’ brand consistency and efficiency
• Maintain process for a comprehensive events program aligned with business objectives and marketing goals, in consultation with event director, business unit operations, and sales leaders
• Lead the planning and delivery of events, conferences, client/partner events, thought leadership roundtables, and other brand-building activities virtually and in-person
• Coordinate logistics such as venue selection, catering, housing blocks, exhibit booth needs, registrations, and onsite support
• Set up and manage virtual event platforms and digital engagement tools
• Develop and manage event timelines and budgets, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and within allocated funding
• Own the end-to-end planning and delivery for internal hybrid events, managing logistics, hospitality, catering, production, and engagement activities
• Identify opportunities to elevate Jacobs’ and StreetLight’s brand presence at industry events
• Be the go-to person for guidance and enablement tactics within Digital & Data teams, executing events and webinars ensuring consistent brand experiences
• Build and maintain relationships with partners, sponsors, and industry influencers
• Partner with marketing and design colleagues to develop & distribute event collateral and promotional materials, such as, web pages, advertisements, exhibit materials, social media blasts, email campaigns, and event reminders before, during, and after events
• Manage event invitations and registrations
• Research, draft, and submit speaking abstracts and manage the speakers and presentations if the abstract is selected
• Measure event success and drive continuous improvement, including pre- and post-event lead generation in Salesforce
• Collect, track and analyze event metrics and participant feedback to measure success against KPIs and identify areas for improvement
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on event outcomes
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure budget compliance by working with support partners to facilitate and manage payments with organizations, associations, and internal accounting team
• Be the main point of contact for Digital & Data conferences and events, interfacing with internal teams and external coordinators
• Maintain and update event information on team repositories, comprehensive event calendar, and virtual event platform
• Collaborate with all necessary corporate functions and business partners (e.g., marketing, sales, finance, procurement) to ensure approvals and event compliance due diligence approvals are in place and communicated
• Be an advocate for the brand and guidelines, both in visual representation and written communications
• Event travel will be required (20-25%) to provide onsite support for logistics and collaboration. Travel may be over weekends and after business hours
• Assist with other duties as assigned to support the overall success of team
• Support the implementation of Jacobs’ Global Events Governance Framework within the Digital & Data business, ensuring alignment with global standards while adapting processes for practical application
• Partner with Strategic Events Director and global event peers to ensure consistent ROI measurement, event tracking, and reporting practices
• Provide feedback and insights to help evolve global event tools, templates, and processes based on Digital & Data event experience
• Champion collaboration and knowledge sharing across the global events community to strengthen Jacobs’ brand consistency and efficiency

Skills

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of experience of in-person and virtual event coordination
• Located in the United States and eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Proven track record of establishing an events program and processes that facilitate effective planning, coordination, and lead generation
• Confidence in working both independently and collaboratively within a matrixed, global organization
• Confident communication with sales and operations leaders
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Can manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively without day-to-day oversight
• Proactive problem solver with a positive attitude
• Enjoys working collaboratively in a global team environment
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using digital tools and platforms and learning new ones
• Can lift and transport event materials as needed
• Experience using Salesforce, Hubspot, or similar Customer Relationship Management tools, Airtable or similar database platforms, and Zoom or similar webinar platforms for virtual events
• An understanding of live production audio, video, and lighting
• Experience working with public sector clients

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life insurance
• A 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Deferred compensation plan
• Executive Deferral Plan
• Merit increases
• Performance discretionary bonus
• Stock

Company Overview

• Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. It was founded in 1947, and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.jacobs.com.