Job Description
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the organization, business/industry, and customers
Maintains current knowledge of event trends, event management protocol and best practices
Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office 365 applications is required
Associate degree or equivalent required
Benefits
Compensation varies by role, position level, and location
Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs
We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match
These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees
Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a variety of corporate events, including conferences, meetings, and special functions
This individual will work from our headquarters in Cincinnati, OH
Plans, organizes, and executes all aspects for meetings and/or special events, including conferences, dinners, hospitality events, meetings, special events, and other functions
Coordinates and participates in developing tracking processes and procedures for registration/attendance, special needs, scheduling, and event participation
Coordinates and participates in developing communications, including invitations, confirmations, collateral, meeting materials, etc
Participates in preparing event budgets and ensuring events stay within budget
Maintains records of expenses
May participate in negotiating services and contracts with service providers
Attends events to ensure adherence to protocol and to address any arising issues
May gather and report on post-event feedback from attendees
Coordinates logistics for the venue and amenities
Participates in recommending themes, presenters, guests, and/or activities that support business goals
Researches and/or selects a location and/or facility
Researches and recommends menu and beverage selections
Arranges transportation and/or accommodations
Coordinates all presentation requirements, including seating arrangements, multimedia equipment, and meeting documentation
Builds a positive and professional image of the organization when interacting with customers, agents, and/or service providers
Provides excellent customer service
Maintains strong relationships with other functional areas (communications, travel, technology, etc.) necessary to accomplish tasks
May provide guidance and assistance to lower-level positions
Performs other duties as assigned
Job description
Event Planner - Corporate Events
Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
At Great American, we value diversity and recognize the benefits gained when people from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences work collaboratively to achieve business results. We are intentionally focused on fostering an inclusive culture and know valuing diversity is an essential leadership quality. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered and enabled to perform at their best.
The Event & Conferences team is looking for a talented and experienced Event Planner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a variety of corporate events, including conferences, meetings, and special functions. This individual will work from our headquarters in Cincinnati, OH.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
• Plans, organizes, and executes all aspects for meetings and/or special events, including conferences, dinners, hospitality events, meetings, special events, and other functions.
• Coordinates and participates in developing tracking processes and procedures for registration/attendance, special needs, scheduling, and event participation.
• Coordinates and participates in developing communications, including invitations, confirmations, collateral, meeting materials, etc.
• Participates in preparing event budgets and ensuring events stay within budget. Maintains records of expenses.
• May participate in negotiating services and contracts with service providers.
• Attends events to ensure adherence to protocol and to address any arising issues.
• May gather and report on post-event feedback from attendees.
• Coordinates logistics for the venue and amenities. Participates in recommending themes, presenters, guests, and/or activities that support business goals.
• Researches and/or selects a location and/or facility.
• Researches and recommends menu and beverage selections.
• Arranges transportation and/or accommodations.
• Coordinates all presentation requirements, including seating arrangements, multimedia equipment, and meeting documentation.
• Builds a positive and professional image of the organization when interacting with customers, agents, and/or service providers. Provides excellent customer service.
• Maintains strong relationships with other functional areas (communications, travel, technology, etc.) necessary to accomplish tasks.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the organization, business/industry, and customers.
• Maintains current knowledge of event trends, event management protocol and best practices.
• Previous experience with Cvent or similar event management software is preferred.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office 365 applications is required.
• May provide guidance and assistance to lower-level positions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
• Associate degree or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Public Relations, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Business, or a related discipline.
• Generally, 5 years of event planning or other related experience
• Overnight travel of 5 - 10% based upon business needs.
Business Unit:
AFG Enterprise Services
Benefits:
Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs.
We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.
Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Event Planner - Corporate Events | Newport, KY, USA position is now open for candidates interested in the Event Management Jobs sector. This role in Newport offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Event Management Jobs is a plus.
