Events and Engagement Coordinator

At Banner Life Insurance Company, we lead with heart and ambition. Every day, we transform purpose into progress, guided by our unwavering commitment to be better for our customers, clients, and communities, not just today but long-term as well. Our people are the driving force behind everything we achieve. Their passion, purpose, and pursuit of innovation empower us to deliver cutting-edge solutions that support those we serve, ensuring we are here for you, here for good and striving for better.

We're a forward-thinking company energized by our work and how we show up for one another. Our culture is built on meaningful impact and genuine enjoyment, because we believe great work and great experiences should go hand in hand.

By offering career development opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and programs that support your wellbeing, we help you thrive personally and professionally. We are here for you, here for good and here for better.

The Events and Engagement Coordinator is a key contributor to the strategic growth agenda at the Banner Life family of companies, supporting the Manager of Distribution Events and Engagement to deliver elevated experiences to our distribution partners.

Support the Manager of Distribution Events & Engagement to plan, coordinate and execute a variety of events, including conferences, client appreciation events, trade shows, webinars, and Home Office based events.
• Take primary ownership of certain events, including Home Office based events.
• Assist with: tracking event expenses, handling of attendee reimbursements, contract and order reviews, and post-event expense reconciliation.
• Track and analyze event performance, gather feedback, and provide post-event reports and recommendations.
• Create and manage detailed event timelines, checklists and C-suite level communications with our distribution partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams to determine event goals and success metrics and develop event concepts and themes based on attendee profile, location and purpose of event.
• Coordinate onsite event set-up, execution and breakdown, including problem identification and resolution, ensuring a seamless experience for attendees.
• Work with vendors, clients, speakers, hotels, and other venues. Help execute planning meetings, including pre-conference meetings and planning calls, and post-event evaluations.
• Coordinate event logistics including transportation and lodging, equipment rental and support event execution.
• Ensure events align with brand guidelines, compliance requirements and safety protocols.
• Manage the sourcing and purchasing of company branded items such as apparel and other promotional items for Distribution and Marketing teams in relation to in-scope events, conferences and trade shows in coordination with other teams, Brand guidelines, and VMO.
• Manage the warehouse and digital storefront inventory for in-scope event related items, ensuring branded items are available and ready for packaging and shipping when needed.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures in a timely manner including VMO, HR requirements, timecards, and training modules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience/Knowledge
3+ years of events or hospitality experience
Experience with both in-person and virtual events

Experience in a fast-paced or high-growth environment

Skills

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with all levels of staff and customers. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual meeting platforms (Teams, Zoom)Familiarity with tools such as Concur, CVENT, Salesforce, project management software and document management systems

High level of discretion and confidentiality

Strong time-management and organizational abilities

Ability to anticipate needs, think critically and offer solutions

Adept at problem resolution

Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team

25% travel required - Passport required

What's in it for you?

The expected hiring compensation range for this position is $70,600 - $88,300 annually. This is a hybrid opportunity working out of our Frederick, MD office, coming onsite three days per week.

The total compensation package for this position may include other elements, such as a sign-on bonus, long term incentives, and annual bonuses. This role is eligible to participate in the Annual Incentive Plan. The current target payment for the position is 8% of base salary, modified for corporate and individual performance. Bonuses are pro-rated based on start date. This role has 15 vacation days and 10 sick days that are accrued on a bi-weekly basis. Employees also have 9 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

We have a competitive compensation and benefits package focused on your overall wellbeing. Employee benefits include health, life, and dental insurance; 401K with company match up to 6% as well as a pension package; generous time off; and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year (we like doing fun stuff). We're big on professional development and we'll support and mentor you in your career progression and expect you to help us pay it forward by helping us develop tomorrow's leaders and growth-focused professionals. We value our teams and our communities and believe in giving back. Enjoy time off to volunteer for those causes that matter most to you!

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The Company reserves the right to change benefits plans at any time.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.