Event Planner I

About Us HighLevel is a cloud-based, all-in-one white-label marketing and sales platform that empowers marketing agencies, entrepreneurs, and businesses to elevate their digital presence and drive growth. We are proud to support a global and growing community of over 2 million businesses, from marketing agencies to entrepreneurs to small businesses and beyond. Our platform empowers users across industries to streamline operations, drive growth, and crush their goals. HighLevel processes over 15 billion API hits and handles more than 2.5 billion message events every day. Our platform manages 470 terabytes of data distributed across five databases, operates with a network of over 250 microservices, and supports over 1 million domain names. Our People With over 1,500 team members across 15+ countries, we operate in a global, remote-first environment. We are building more than software; we are building a global community rooted in creativity, collaboration, and impact. We take pride in cultivating a culture where innovation thrives, ideas are celebrated, and people come first, no matter where they call home. Our Impact Every month, our platform powers over 1.5 billion messages, helps generate over 200 million leads, and facilitates over 20 million conversations for the more than 2 million businesses we serve. Behind those numbers are real people growing their companies, connecting with customers, and making their mark - and we get to help make that happen.Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel or Blog Posts. Who You Are You are a highly detail-oriented and proactive individual, ready to become an integral part of our dynamic events team as an Event Planner. In this pivotal role, you will meticulously plan and execute events from start to finish, ensuring every detail aligns with our strategic goals. You will lead the coordination of all event logistics, including vendor and venue management, catering, audio‑visual needs, and transportation while collaborating with stakeholders to develop detailed event plans and ensure seamless execution. Your contributions will be key in creating memorable experiences for our attendees and achieving our event goals. What You’ll Be Doing Lead and execute diverse events (conferences, seminars, workshops, corporate events, HighLevel sponsored events) both on‑site and remotely. Travel is required (20–30%), including occasional weekend availability for corporate events. Collaborate with stakeholders to define event objectives and desired outcomes. Develop comprehensive event plans, including timelines, budgets, and task lists. Manage event logistics: overseeing supply packing/shipping from Dallas office, coordinating catering, AV, and transportation. Identify, negotiate with, and manage vendors, venues, and service providers. Delegate tasks and provide real‑time problem‑solving. Assist with event setup and dismantling, which includes lifting up to 50 lbs and prolonged standing. Work with internal teams (marketing, communications, operations) for seamless execution. Conduct post‑event evaluations, analyze data, and compile reports for improvement. Maintain flexibility to work in the Dallas office a few days a week, varying with the event schedule. Bring a collaborative, proactive, and professional attitude, representing HighLevel at in‑person events. Experience/Education/Certifications Required Must be available to work and attend in‑person or virtual meetings during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CST). Work availability, hours, and days will change when attending events. Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, or related field preferred. At least 2‑4 years of experience as an event planner, Marketing, event planning, customer relations or related field. Experience with virtual and hybrid event platforms. Proficiency in event management software and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously. Proven ability to work independently when needed. Demonstrated approach to problem‑solving and conflict management. Must be proactive, accountable, eager to learn, and ready for challenges. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to lift and move event supplies and equipment as needed. Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Employment Opportunity InformationThe company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an employer subject to affirmative action regulations, we invite you to voluntarily provide the following demographic information. 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