Corporate Events Planner

Corporate Events Planner

We are seeking an organized, creative, and results-driven Corporate Events Planner to manage and execute a wide array of company events, ensuring each event aligns with organizational goals and delivers meaningful experiences. This role requires exceptional project management skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to balance creativity with logistical efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience planning corporate events, managing vendor relationships, and collaborating across departments to deliver engaging and well-executed events.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and execute corporate events such as team-building activities, employee celebrations, and executive meetings
• Develop event plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring all aspects of the event are executed on time and within financial constraints
• Secure and manage venues, catering, entertainment, décor, transportation, and technology requirements for events
• Coordinate with vendors and external service providers to ensure smooth operations and high-quality event delivery
• Liaise with internal teams, including marketing, communications, and senior leadership, to align events with organizational goals and messaging
• Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders and communicate updates throughout the event planning process
• Develop and monitor event budgets, negotiating with vendors to ensure cost-effective solutions
• Prepare post-event financial reports, analyzing actual expenditures versus planned budgets
• Partner with marketing teams to promote events through internal and external communication channels, including email, social media, and newsletters
• Create materials such as invitations, signage, and event programs to enhance branding and attendee engagement
• Oversee all on-site logistics during events, including managing staff and vendors, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring seamless coordination of activities
• Serve as a visible and approachable point of contact for attendees, addressing questions or concerns promptly
• Conduct post-event debriefs, gathering feedback from attendees and stakeholders to identify successes and areas for improvement
• Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing key outcomes and lessons learned

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma
• 5+ years of experience as a Corporate Events Planner or similar role
• Expertise in planning and executing large-scale corporate functions with keen attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities with the ability to adapt to unexpected challenges and solve problems under pressure
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and promote events effectively.
• Certification in event planning (e.g., Certified Meeting Planner or CMP) is a plus
• Knowledge of budgeting, vendor negotiation, and financial reporting preferred
• Familiarity with virtual and hybrid event technologies

Executive Assistant to the CEO and Chief of Staff

Benefits and Compensation: 

This role will be based out of our New Brighton office. The pay range is $71,800 - $101,800, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for annual bonus and profit sharing based on company performance in addition to other benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family. Some benefits include: 

• Comprehensive Insurance coverage, Medical, Dental, Vision, and more 
• Access to corporate fitness center 
• Wellness Program 
• 401K with employer match 
• Discounted company stock (Employee Stock Purchase Plan) 
• Profit Sharing 
• Generous paid time off 
• Growth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and trainings 

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. 

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.