Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield · 18 hours ago
Event Planner
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a mutual insurance company focused on the well-being of its members. The Event Planner will manage the planning and execution of various educational, promotional, and engagement events while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and overseeing budget management.
Financial ServicesHealth InsuranceInsurancePersonal Health
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan and execute events for a variety of internal and external meetings (e.g. product launch events, agent/broker or group forums, sales training, board meetings, employee appreciation events, company meetings, etc)
Manage all aspects of event operations; including invitations, managing attendance/RSVP’s, event registration, selecting accommodations/venues and meals. Consult with stakeholders on options for the event
Collaborate with internal communications and leadership to understand concept/vision/messaging of events, and ensure all communication materials are tailored to meet the needs of the audience
Partner with Procurement to ensure vendor contracts are executed in a timely and accurate fashion
Serve as a coach and mentor to the Event Coordinator by providing direction, subject matter expertise, and guidance
Leverage available resources internally and externally to coordinate all the details required to ensure an event runs smoothly and successfully. This includes facilitating audio/visual needs for meetings, coordinating the event floor plan, and partnering with appropriate Wellmark business unit/SME (and other stakeholders as necessary) to develop run of show and appropriate lead time to deliver the appropriate messaging/content to achieve business objective. Attend events as needed and troubleshoots any issues that may arise
Assist business units in tracking all applicable expenses; assist in conducting reconciliations, budget preparation and preparing reports on activities costs
Develop and maintain SharePoint site for all events, and provide technical support to all Wellmark stakeholders in regards to the site
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in related field or direct and applicable work experience
2+ years of facilities event planning experience
Experience with managing relationships with vendors
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks under tight timeframes/deadlines; ability to carry out multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision
Strong written/verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate clear, concise information to a variety of internal/external stakeholders, vendors, etc
Ability to consult and negotiate effectively
Punctual, dependable, attentive to details, and dedicated to achieving operational excellence through events that meet and/or exceed attendees' expectations
Proficient with Microsoft Office
May need to work evenings and weekends for events as business needs dictate
Travel required between 10-20% and a valid driver's license
Company
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield and its subsidiaries provide health coverage to more than 2 million members in Iowa and South Dakota.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Forsyth
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Neller
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
Recent News
2022-02-18
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