Culture & Events Specialist

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At West Monroe, our people are our business.

We pride ourselves on bringing a different mindset to consulting—and that takes a different approach: highly collaborative, flexible, and tenacious.

Our people-first, highly collaborative culture is core to our identity. It’s something we care about, and something we strive to enrich and preserve. No hierarchies. No siloes. No egos. Just smart ideas, unique perspectives, and the drive to make an impact for our clients.

We also know that the best outcomes for both our people and our clients result from including diverse perspectives at the table.  That's why inclusion and diversity is one of our core values.

Every day our clients rely on us to help them tackle their greatest challenges, by strategically deploying technology through a business-focused and industry-specific lens. We bring together both the right knowledge and the right approach, so that they can capitalize on opportunities and deliver real results. That takes the right team. And that’s where you come in.

Ready to thrive in the next step on your career journey?

West Monroe’s Chicago office has an immediate opportunity for a Culture and Events Specialist to join our Shared Services function and play a key role in energizing our Chicago office culture through the development and execution of events and social engagements.

Key responsibilities:

  • Cultivate creative ways to energize the Chicago office culture through the development and execution of events and social engagements.
  • Proactively consult and support key Chicago office stakeholders in the full lifecycle of office events including strategy development, establishing event goals and KPIs, budget planning and management, collaborating with corporate communications and marketing on the creation of event materials, site and vendor sourcing and selection, contract
  • negotiations, event execution, pre-and-post event surveying, and reporting.
  • Partner with Inclusion & Diversity team, as well as ERG Leaders to support the planning and execution of in-person and virtual events including employee listening sessions, panel discussions, and other social programs.
  • Collaborate with Philanthropy Lead to support Chicago volunteer programs and philanthropic initiatives.
  • Support Chiefs Program leaders with the planning and execution of West Monroe’s annual Chief’s Fair.
  • Partner with organizations our Chicago employees are aligned with by establishing pro bono and philanthropic opportunities to host events in our office.
  • Work with building operations and facilities to book and maximize the use of office amenities.
  • Collaborate with national operations team to ensure inventory levels are maintained for various office supplies.
  • Execute ad hoc office operations duties as requested including ensuring conference rooms are clean, organized, and supplied, booking conference rooms for large meetings, and ordering catering for large meetings and events.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  • 2+ years of event management experience
  • Hybrid (remote and in-person) event management is a major plus.
  • A proven track record for planning and executing events and driving consistency.
  • Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and SharePoint.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with timely follow-through and communication with all internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent project management skills, and the ability to execute programs autonomously with speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • A commitment to inclusion and diversity, and openness to new ideas and perspectives.

Ready to get started? Join our team and make an impact. 

West Monroe Partners is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at West Monroe, visit www.wmp.com/inclusion.

We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law.

 

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Location

Chicago is our headquarters, our largest office, and where it all started. Located in the Loop, you’ll find representation across all practices and industries. As our first office, Chicago remains one of the firm’s main hubs for technology and innovation, relying on top talent from the area.

An Insider's view of West Monroe

How does your team reward individual success?

We have this incredible platform called SHOUTOUT, where employees can showcase the great work they have done or worked on with a team. I love it because we can see all the kudos people give each other, and it makes me so happy!

Britt

Employer Brand Specialist

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

West Monroe's collaborative culture allows you to grow professionally by working across practices, industries and offices - all while creating value for the client.

Kirsten

Director, Mergers & Acquisitions

What makes someone successful on your team?

If you refuse to shy away from a challenge and enjoy working with an intelligent group of people that genuinely care about those around them, your success will be imminent at West Monroe.

Adam

Senior Manager, Technology

What are West Monroe Perks + Benefits

West Monroe Benefits Overview

Choosing where to build your career is an important decision. Should you choose to build it with West Monroe, we take that commitment seriously.

We believe that when people get the support they need to thrive, they care more, do more, and achieve more. In fact, that’s our whole business strategy. So we strive to provide a total rewards model that illustrates our commitment to our people and their growth, creating value today, tomorrow, and well into the future. We invest in you through an attractive package of rewards that promotes your health and well-being, your financial future, your development, and your satisfaction and enjoyment at work.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
West Monroe has six ERGs: Black Employee Network, Interfaith, Pan-Asian Network, SOMOS, WMPride, and Women's Leadership Network.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Recreational clubs
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications

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