Event Planner Lead/Manager

Post Date

Nov 29, 2022

Location

Chicago,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60661
US
Oct 01, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Administrative Assistant

Req #

CHI-588428

Job Description

Day to day:



* Manage a team of eight event planners

* Develop training documents, process flows, policies, standardizations for the team to work from

* Maintain working knowledge of current event trends and best practices

* Report out on event metrics to show the value they provide

* Maintain vendor relationships and contracts

* Assist with event execution for key events

* Oversee full event marketing budget

Required Skills & Experience

* Bachelors' degree in marketing, communications or similar discipline with a \

* Minimum of 10 years of marketing or event marketing experience in a professional setting

* 5+ years managing a team

* Proven virtual event platform expertise

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot while maintaining composure

* Flexible and proactive approach to work, able to juggle multiple priorities and projects with resilience under pressure along with the ability to adapt to change

* Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Salesforce, Aventri (or similar registration software), and Zoom

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.