Events Planner

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute events that support the goals of the enterprise.
• Ensure successful execution of event from start to post-event evaluations.
• Plan and execute events, such as marketing and sales conferences, trade shows, and customer-related events.
• Direct logistics, including registration and attendee tracking, presentation and materials support, and pre- and post-event evaluations.
• Procure vendor services.
• Work with facility, exhibit set-up, equipment, and catering requirements.
• Provide on-site event support.
• Research potential event locations and evaluate alternatives.
• Prepare and track budgets, provide periodic progress reports for each event project.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved upon.
• Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of job duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, hospitality, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in an event planner-oriented position.
• Keen attention to detail and follow up / follow through.
• Experience in budget and planning.
• Experience managing all phases of multiple projects simultaneously, and adjusting to continuously changing responsibilities and priorities.

Skills

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings (for remote/hybrid roles).

Schedule

• Must be available to travel as needed.
• Remote or hybrid roles require demonstrated engagement in virtual environments with camera presence during meetings.

Pay

Salary range: $58,656.00 - $92,328.00 per year. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. This role may include eligible bonuses and commissions.

Benefits

VSP Vision benefits are available; see company benefits page for details.