Event Planner

Savage Services - Midvale, UT

Full-time - Senior

Midvale, UT

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About the position

Savage Services is seeking an experienced Event Planner to join their Communications team in Midvale, UT. This full-time role involves planning and executing both in-person and virtual events, managing logistics, and supporting the Marketing team for external events. The position emphasizes a commitment to the company's values and aims to enhance engagement among team members through well-coordinated events.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing an events strategy that reinforces the company's purpose and builds engagement among Team Members.
• Organize, plan, and execute the coordination of company events and activities.
• Lead the planning and coordination of Savage's annual Leaders Forum, a multi-day conference for leaders.
• Act as a liaison with outside vendors for various resources needed for projects and events.
• Partner with other departments to support their events and coordinate company activities.
• Establish key metrics to evaluate the success of events and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Assist with organizing and implementing volunteer activities.
• Support the communications and marketing departments with other initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• 7+ years of event planning and management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, English, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong project management experience.
• Effective knowledge of MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Experience planning and coordinating large-scale events and conferences.
• Strong writing and editing skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Creative design experience, including graphic design and photo/video editing software experience.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance