Event Planner
Guardian · US
Event Planner within the Meetings and Experiences department, reporting to a Senior Planner. Responsible for end-to-end planning and execution of training an...
Job description
Event Planner within the Meetings and Experiences department, reporting to a Senior Planner. Responsible for end-to-end planning and execution of training and incentive meetings. Provides support for local event reviews and helps implement departmental processes and procedures. Summary: - Deliver multiple high-visibility training and incentive programs annually, managing end-to-end planning from concept and sourcing through on-site execution and post-event reporting. - Manage stakeholders, budgets, venues, vendors, and contracts; lead attendee communications and registration technology (e.g., Cvent/meeting apps) and use AI tools to streamline content, timelines, and post-event insights. - Lead on-site execution, troubleshoot in real time, and partner cross-functionally (Accounting/Creative/Travel) to mitigate risk and deliver a consistent attendee experience in a fast-paced environment with frequent travel (approx. 50%). Candidate Responsibilities: Manage and/or support 8-12 signature programs annually, including: - Pre-program planning and process management - Internal client management - Attendee management - Concept and idea generation - Budget development and preparation - Venu...