Early Careers Event Specialist

Location: Chicago, IL, United States Department: Human Resources

Help create memorable experiences that connect students with career opportunities at JPMorganChase. Join a fast-paced Early Careers team where collaboration, creativity, and operational excellence bring our recruiting strategy to life.

As an Events Specialist in Early Careers, you will play a key role in bringing our recruiting event strategy to life. In partnership with recruiters, recruiting leadership, and internal and external stakeholders, you will manage the end-to-end planning, logistics, and execution of virtual and in-person events, ranging from candidate engagement activities to large-scale conferences.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and maintain project plans for assigned events, tracking key milestones, deliverables, deadlines, and outstanding actions to ensure successful execution.

Coordinate and execute virtual events, including information sessions and interviews, and regularly host and provide day-of support for Zoom sessions.

Coordinate end-to-end event logistics, including reserving meeting space and audiovisual services, arranging catering and marketing materials, and using event management systems to distribute invitations and manage RSVPs.

Plan and execute summer program events across multiple U.S. locations, including orientation programs, networking events, senior speaker series, and other program activities.

Coordinate candidate travel and expense reimbursement, respond to candidate questions, and provide timely support throughout the event and recruiting process. Travel to events throughout the U.S. will be required as needed.

Prepare and submit expense reports and maintain centralized tracking of event-related expenses to support accurate budget management and reconciliation.

Prepare interview and event materials, including resume bundles, interview schedules, candidate and interviewer materials, folders, and other resources required for successful event execution.

Manage candidate records within the applicant tracking system for all assigned events, ensuring timely status updates and complete and accurate data throughout the recruiting process.

Support additional projects, events, and team priorities as needed to help ensure successful delivery of broader team objectives.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

Experience in project management, event management, recruiting operations, or a related field.

Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, follow through on commitments, and escalate issues appropriately.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and data integrity, with the ability to operate with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and adapt effectively to changing business needs, timelines, and requirements.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across a variety of audiences and levels.

Strong focus on operational excellence, with the ability to manage end-to-end processes efficiently and consistently.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also working independently and taking initiative.

Ability to build positive experiences and relationships with candidates, internal stakeholders, and external partners.

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive Human Resources information with appropriate discretion and professionalism.

Proficiency with Zoom, including scheduling, hosting, and supporting virtual meetings, information sessions, and interviews.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

Human Resources, recruiting, Early Careers, campus recruiting, or related experience.

Experience planning and executing large-scale recruiting, candidate engagement, or corporate events.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.