This role is a contract assignment at Palo Alto Networks. Contractors will not be employed by Palo Alto Networks but through our trusted staffing partners.

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a Global Events Specialist to work on The Global Events Team, supporting marquee third-party industry events and Brand proprietary events. This position will report to the Global Events Specialist (Contract) and is a great opportunity for a talented individual who has the desire to associate with a fast-growing company in a truly international environment. The ability to travel 40-50% is essential for this role.

This role will report to the Sr. Global Events Manager at Palo Alto Networks.

• Location - US Hybrid / 3X a week from office in Santa Clara CA
• Duration -  12 months 

 Your Impact - Key Responsibilities

This position calls for someone who possesses an events/marketing background and works proactively to drive results. This person is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment.

•  Support the event lead and extended team in the planning of events 13+ events annually across Industry and Proprietary categories.
• Process and manage logistics and administrative requirements in support of events.
• Manage coordination of shipments, booth-staff schedules, meeting scheduling support, opening POs and more.
• Participate in planning meetings and calls.
• On-site attendance at events to provide operational support (registration desk, booth staffing, etc)

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years experience in a marketing organization.
• Software/Security marketing experience is a plus.
• Background in either tradeshow, meetings, or general events is a must.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow instructions in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 40%) for onsite event support.

Compensation

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location.  For candidates who receive an offer,this is the pay range that Magnit (the staffing agency) reasonably expects to pay for this position: $55/hour to $60/hour. Please note that the compensation information in this posting reflects the hourly wage only and does not include benefits.  Magnit offers Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K.

Information about Palo Alto Networks

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren’t easy goals to accomplish – but we’re not here for easy. We’re here for better. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Our marketing team has an opportunity like no other industry: high impact work and the chance to change the future of digital security in the age of AI. This team builds materials for our partners, our sales teams, and our industry. Being in marketing at Palo Alto Networks means that you will be in the midst of the changes impacting our industry, and helping our internal teams, customers, and partners address the ever-changing threats we all face on a day-to-day basis.