Event Planner

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard.

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we've been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary

Support the Director, Events in planning, logistics, and general project management of events. Independently manage assigned events, including project management, vendor management, event design and production, event technology and mobile applications. Meet with, consult with, and support event stakeholders in all aspects of planning. Act as focal point for meeting and event support, lending expertise, leadership, and project management as needed in direct support of organizational and divisional objectives.

The position will manage the operations of the Dallas Hub space, a key role in representing The Standard's onsite spaces as a place for employees to connect, engage and learn. This includes booking and managing onsite spaces, as well as full event planning including hotel blocks, catering, dinners, transport, activities and logistics for larger events. 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

50% Event Planning & Execution

• Ownership of all phases of assigned event execution, including project plan, budget management, regular communications with Director, Events, and leadership team, on-site management of all event deliverables, and post-event analysis.  

• Direct accountability for event logistics (site selection, vendor/supplier management, all participant travel/lodging/meals/entertainment, agenda, media, meeting space(s), etc.) and execution in accordance with meeting purpose, objectives and content requirements.   

• Manage onsite logistics and setups, oversee building setup and AV tech vendor contractors 

• Liaise with multiple, enterprise-wide stakeholders to plan events for all departments 

• Research and maintain contracts and updated lists of various local suppliers 

30%     Manage Logistics, Deliverables, and Technology Platforms 

• Oversee event technology platforms for EB and RP sales events such as manage event online registration system including designing registration websites and managing generated emails and reports.  

• Oversee mobile app technology platform including integration with registration site, app design, and communications. 

• Research and manage virtual event platforms and contracted vendors as needed. 

• Utilize industry benchmarks and professional organizations to improve event delivery and budget utilization, and to implement current best-known-practices within the profession.   

10%     Budgeting/Data Tracking 

• Administer budget previews and routine reporting for assigned events such as revenues, expenses, budget under/over-run with accountability for all budget elements and outcomes, including maximizing budget by minimizing costs.   

• Audit and approve individual event invoices.   

• Oversee income taxation information provided to payroll for attendees.  

10%     Other Events, Projects, & Program Support

• Other projects & programs in support of Director, Events and company leadership, and divisional sales objectives.  

Skills and Background You'll Need

• Exceptional organization, event planning and logistics background  

• Experience using technology tools to track metrics and results in support of the ROI for field events  

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills  

• Creativity and problem-solving skills  

• Self-motivated; highly driven to seek efficiencies in processes  

• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce recommended  

• Strategy driven, with strong focus on metrics and data  

Job Specifications:

• Required education: High School Diploma 

  • Preferred education: Bachelors degree in business administration, marketing, or related field 

• Required experience: 2-3 years in corporate event and/or meeting planning with large scale attendance at the national level 

• Preferred professional licensure or certification: CMP 

Location:

Employees in this role must be available to commute to an office or otherwise must be in a specific geographic location to perform the functions of the job.

Travel Requirements:

Occasional travel only (such as for planning purposes, team-building, or conferences) may be required.  

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• An annual incentive bonus plan

• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure

• A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement 

• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance

• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.

Salary Range:

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. After any conditional offer of employment is made, the background check will include an individualized assessment based on the applicant's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain and correct background information. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.