Event Planner - Onsite Concierge

The Standard Event Planner

The next part of your journey is right around the corner with The Standard.

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we've been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary

Support the Director, Events in planning, logistics, and general project management of events. Independently manage assigned events, including project management, vendor management, event design and production, event technology and mobile applications. Meet with, consult with, and support event stakeholders in all aspects of planning. Act as focal point for meeting and event support, lending expertise, leadership, and project management as needed in direct support of organizational and divisional objectives.

The position will manage the operations of the Portland Hub space, a key role in representing The Standard's onsite spaces as a place for employees to connect, engage and learn. This includes booking and managing onsite spaces, as well as full event planning including hotel blocks, catering, dinners, transport, activities and logistics for larger events.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities :

50% Event Planning & Execution

• Ownership of all phases of assigned event execution, including project plan, budget management, regular communications with Director, Events, and leadership team, on-site management of all event deliverables, and post-event analysis.
• Direct accountability for event logistics (site selection, vendor / supplier management, all participant travel / lodging / meals / entertainment, agenda, media, meeting space(s), etc.) and execution in accordance with meeting purpose, objectives and content requirements.
• Manage onsite logistics and setups, oversee building setup and AV tech vendor contractors
• Liaise with multiple, enterprise-wide stakeholders to plan events for all departments
• Research and maintain contracts and updated lists of various local suppliers

30% Manage Logistics, Deliverables, and Technology Platforms

10% Budgeting / Data Tracking

10% Other Events, Projects, & Program Support

Skills and Background You'll Need

Job Specifications

Location :

Employees in this role must be available to commute to an office or otherwise must be in a specific geographic location to perform the functions of the job.

Travel Requirements :

Occasional travel only (such as for planning purposes, team-building, or conferences) may be required.

Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect :

Compensation is made up of a base salary, incentives, and / or other bonuses when applicable. This is a minimum range that can be increased based on performance and sales activity.

Salary Range : $64,250.00 - $94,000.00

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.