About this Role:

The Temporary Registration Coordinator is an important contributor to the Corporate Events team, one branch of three that comprise our firm’s central source for planning and executing meetings and events which allow Baird to leverage buying power, achieve business results and deliver a consistent, brand-certified experience. This position is unique in that it works with all three branches of the firm’s planning teams. The Temporary Event Registration Coordinator is responsible for partnering on corporate meetings and events through the implementation of registration & communication strategy, delivery of communication objectives and execution of onsite experience, while working effectively with several internal and external clients.

Additionally, the position is responsible for contributing to the team mission of providing expert planning, superior organization and client-focused event execution for Baird’s internal and external clients in partnership with key stakeholders to foster relationships, education and achieve business goals.

The Impact You'll Make:

• Build, test, and launch registration forms and event websites

• Identify registration and communication needs; recommend solutions to meet goals

• Ensure compliance with branding and industry regulations; route approvals as needed

• Create and manage communication plans and timelines using templates

• Collaborate on custom graphics and communication materials for events

• Partner with stakeholders to finalize content for communication items

• Report registration and travel updates during client planning calls

• Assist with packing, nametag preparation, and onsite event needs

• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal clients through communication

• Support shared inbox and phone lines with client-focused attitude

• Contribute to team environment and assist with administrative tasks

• Provide operational support for event teams, including sourcing and packing

What You'll Bring to Baird:

• Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years corporate event experience preferred

• Knowledge of event planning and technology platforms like Cvent preferred

• Strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service consistently

• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and manage deadlines under pressure

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for collaboration

• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments effectively

• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn event systems quickly

• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Understanding of web and graphic design principles and best practices

• Basic HTML and image editing knowledge preferred for event needs

• Proactive problem-solving and ability to keep projects on track

• Available for occasional evenings/weekends; minimal travel and light lifting required

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