Senior Event Planner (DFW or Lubbock)

Our story of building community is told through transformative experiences with the goal of helping people to live better lives.

If you can create and manage captivating event themes that inspire action from change-makers, then it's time for you to join us.

Be a part of a collaborative, fast-paced, and mission-focused team as a Senior Event Planner. Let's create magic together and turn inspiration into reality.

Life at Parkhill

Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest. We have 13 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

At Parkhill, Building Community is the reason we exist. We invest in extraordinary people who love investing in their communities.

We are more than planners, architects, and engineers - we are neighbors who choose to live and serve in the communities we work.

Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven expertise, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you.

Your Contribution

• Lead and facilitate external (client-facing) events and conference planning from concept to conclusion.
• Manage and facilitate corporate meetings for the Board of Directors and their retreats, Sector retreats and events, University of Parkhill, Parkhill Connections, and coordinate other events as needed.
• Manage all event decor and signage in coordination with appropriate team members.
• Manage food and beverage, including chef or catering selection for all internal and external events, if needed.
• Serve as the project manager for all events, monitor and manage event timelines, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist the Creative Content team in marketing and publicizing all events.
• Leads and facilitates designing and editing event programs and promotional materials.
• Manage and hire the production team for audiovisual equipment.
• Assist Sector Leadership in establishing the attendee list, sending invitations, and managing the RSVP list, if required.
• Supervises and hires event support staff, including technical and security personnel, to help manage the event.
• Prepare and manage all event budgets and collaborate with accounting to review and finalize invoicing.
• Submit progress reports to management for each event project.
• Coordinate event logistics, including registration and attendee tracking, presentation and materials support, and pre-and post-event evaluations.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or relevant experience.
• Experience leading and facilitating large-scale events and conferences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport face-to-face and remotely.
• Excellent organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strongly detail-oriented.
• Innovative in solving problems and finding information.
• Exude a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented focus.
• Multitask, prioritize, and self-manage tasks from start to finish.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Experience with Bluebeam and Adobe Suite.

Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that supports the whole person. Our benefits include :

• Life Balance : hybrid / flexible work schedules, flexible work environment, generous PTO, paid holidays.
• Investing in Your Future Growth : specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, University of Parkhill.
• Competitive Benefits : up to 80% of medical premiums*, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, performance bonuses.
• Well-Being : mental health care, culture committees, wellness programs, charitable giving match.

EEO Statement

Parkhill is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action / Veteran / Disability employer and subscribe to E-Verify.

We are also fully committed to recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

It is the policy of Parkhill not to discriminate because of a person's relationship or association with a protected veteran.

This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Parkhill will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members regarding all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.