Senior Events Manager

Non-Employee Contingent Worker RoleThis is a Non-Employee Contingent Worker Role providing services for TIAA's family of companies and will be employed by TIAA's preferred 3rd Party Supplier. As a Non-Employee CW, perform a variety of moderately complex business planning, support, and project-related duties. Demonstrates an exceptional standard of quality and holds themselves accountable to achieving excellent results. This role will sit onsite, likely in a hybrid capacity, at the location(s) listed in this posting. The anticipated term of this engagement will be 3 months. This term could be extended based on company business needs.Events ManagementThe Events Management role coordinates and administers multiple media communications programs to promote product and organizational presence in marketplaces consistent with organizational objectives. Working independently under limited supervision, this job ensures activities and events are on brand and strategically valuable to the organization.Key Responsibilities and Duties+ Plans events by identifying/negotiating price for event space, determining event agendas, coordinating event marketing, etc.+ Evaluates advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations efforts and develops reports for senior management.+ Observes social, economic, and political trends that might have an effect on the organization, and makes recommendations to enhance the organization's image based on those trends.+ Works with advertising agencies to create a variety of publicity methods.+ Obtains relevant information from clients, such as product and organizational details, budget and marketing goals.+ Sets up exhibition space and displays promotional materials (e.g. brochures, product samples/demonstrations, coupons, branded merchandise, etc.).+ Reviews program budgets and measures lead generation resulting from events.+ Coordinates event catering, entertainment and company speakers/representation at booths and demonstrations.Educational RequirementsUniversity (Degree) PreferredWork Experience3+ Years Required; 5+ Years PreferredPhysical RequirementsSedentary WorkCareer Level7IC Manages the planning and logistical execution of internal corporate events including full business area onsite/offsite meetings, Leadership Team and Extended Leadership Team meetings hosted by our members of our Executive Committee Manages the planning and logistical execution of large-scale, multi-day enterprise-wide events across diverse venues - including internal TIAA facilities and hotel properties orchestrating simultaneous multi-location programming and ensuring seamless experiences across all sites Partners with Event Sourcing to source venues and negotiate contracts for hotels, meeting spaces, and room blocks, and collaborates with CVENT representative to build and manage event registration websites and mobile applications Manages comprehensive vendor and internal relationships to coordinate audio-visual, Zoom webinar, event dcor, food and beverage, swag, entertainment, keynote speakers, security, photography, and transportation Oversees event budgets through meticulous tracking and invoice management, ensuring spending stays within parameters while identifying potential cost savings and leveraging vendor benefits to optimize resources Leads strategic event planning and provides creative recommendations to maximize event impact and business outcomes, ensuring all elements authentically reflect and elevate TIAA's brand identity and core valuesStart Date: 05-Jan-2026 End Date: 01-May-2026 Travel Required: YesBase Pay Range: $39.62/hr - $55.29/hr Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.Equal OpportunityWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.Accessibility SupportTIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application please use one of the below options to contact our accessibility support team: Phone: (800) 842-2755 Email: accessibility.support@tiaa.orgDrug and Smoking PolicyTIAA maintains a drug-free and smoke/free workplace.