Event Marketing Coordinator

About the role

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. The Tradeshow Event Coordinator supports the execution of lower‑complexity tradeshows and logistics workstreams, while building foundational experience across the tradeshow portfolio. This role enables scalability, consistency, and execution excellence while providing a clear entry point into the tradeshow career path.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution for lower‑complexity events and assigned workstreams
• Coordinate logistics including shipping, vendor deliverables, timelines, and onsite needs
• Assist with budget tracking, documentation, and post‑event wrap‑up
• Support event registration tools, asset tracking, and reporting
• Partner with GL27 and GL28 roles on larger events as needed
• Ensure adherence to ECoE processes, templates, and standards
• Build foundational expertise in tradeshow operations and execution

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience supporting or leading third‑party industry conferences and tradeshows
• 3+ years of demonstrated project management experience, including timeline development, risk mitigation, and cross-functional coordination (Workfront experience preferred)
• 3+ years of experience with event budget tracking and financial management for events, including reconciliation and cost control
• Proficiency with event technology platforms including Cvent, Jifflenow, Captello, Salesforce, and Marketo, with an understanding of lead capture and reporting integration
• Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with lead capture processes, post-event reporting, and performance measurement to support ROI tracking
• Healthcare industry experience, with familiarity across payer, provider, or health services environments
• Experience working in high-visibility, matrixed environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Strong understanding of event governance, brand standards, and operational best practices
• Ability to support or deliver onsite execution, including troubleshooting and stakeholder management in a live environment

Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Pay

The salary for this role will range from $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.