Senior Event Coordinator

Overview

We are not just offering a job, but a meaningful career in an industry leader. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture. We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We provide programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more.

Responsibilities

As an Event Planner, you will be responsible for coordinating the planning, set-up, organization, execution, follow-up, and management of complex meetings and events. This includes consulting with business partners to plan high-quality events that support business objectives. You will establish and maintain effective vendor and/or strategic business partner relationships that support Convention & Travel and/or enterprise goals. Additional responsibilities include: • Building trusted relationships between vendors and internal business partners through sharing information that enables remarkable interactions. • Establishing and maintaining effective vendor and/or strategic business partner relationships that support Convention & Travel and/or enterprise goals. • Consulting with business partners to recommend solutions that meet their needs. • Understanding and adhering to Meeting and Events guidelines. • Ensuring meeting logistics support the safety of attendees and objectives of the meeting. • Documenting and updating meeting details on an ongoing basis. • Updating an event management tool with current and accurate information in real-time. • Recognizing the need for discretion and appropriate security measures when handling confidential and sensitive information. • Reviewing all vendor invoices for accuracy and Financial Shared Services requirements. • Maintaining all event documentation in electronic event files. • Accountable for driving pace on strategic events and incentive travel by following work plans, collaborating with assigned Lead Analyst on budget and costing, reporting out during status meetings, and delivering weekly reports to leadership. • Accountable for timely completion of post-event reviews to document success, lessons learned, and completed staff work on recommendations for future direction. Apply Job!