DaVita is hiring: Sr. Event Planner in New York

Location Designation:Hybrid - 3 days per week

Our New York Life culture has laid the foundation for over 180 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. Here you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring organization with a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. The strength revolves around our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio that goes beyond life insurance.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities. You will be part of an inclusive team guided by our belief to always be there for each other-providing the support and flexibility to grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others.

You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly.

Event Producerwill consistently deliver exceptional service to our clients through insight, creative leadership, and project management. This position is an integral part of ourCorporate Eventsteam and will be responsible for managing, supporting and/or executing various events from initial concepts through execution and final reconciliation.

What You'll Do:

Client Management

• Act as the client's point of contact during the planning and execution of live events, either as project lead or as an integral part of the planning team
• Build and maintain effective client relationships, anticipating requirements, understanding client needs and ensuring that requests are addressed in a timely manner
• Ensure clear communication with the client around all project deliverables including roles and responsibilities, agreed scope and budget, timelines and program status
• Work in partnership with clients in an advisory capacity, consulting on industry best practices and recommending creative, effective and appropriate solutions

Project Management

• Manage, prioritize and oversee events from creative concept through initial briefing to reconciliation including but not limited to initial budget creation, timeline management, planning, onsite delivery and post event reporting
• Involvement in or oversight of all elements of the planning process including but not limited to venue and supplier sourcing and management, rooming blocks, F&B, AV and build, registration and event apps, staffing, F&B, security, transportation, signage and branding, SWAG sourcing, etc.
• Create and maintain complex project schedules, internal and external project documentation including project and ops plans, internal master decks, client WIP decks, meeting agendas and meeting minutes etc.
• Actively contribute to or lead internal project meetings or client meetings
• Sourcing and management of all suppliers including negotiation of contracts
• Manage and ensure SLA's (Service Level Agreements) are monitored and achieved throughout the event productionprocess
• Involvement in pitch development, research, writing and presentation as required

Team Management

• Lead or participate in regular internal team and project meetings, managing communications between team members to ensure clarity and that all deliverables and timelines are met
• Work with team to ensure adherence to client requirements and expectations
• Coach and oversee junior team members and freelancers on execution of job requirements
• Provide support for other team members and peers as required
• Field questions and offer advice to team members to assist with creative problem solving

Budget Management

• Build competitive, accurate and detailed program budgets
• Manage budget revenue throughout the planning process
• Responsible for accurate budget reporting to clients and timely reconciliation of events
• Maximize and monitor opportunities for increasing value adds, savings, and cost efficiencies, by forming strong partnerships with trusted suppliers

Creative Management

• Participate in creative brainstorms to generate ideas for clients
• Keep up to date on the industry, new suppliers and solutions and share learnings with team
• Attend industry events to gain exposure to new ideas
• Continually look for innovative solutions and production methods
• Contribute and recommend ideas for alternative solutions or latest technologies to add value to client deliverables or improve internal processes

What You'll Bring:

• 6 - 8+ years' live and event experience
• Advanced project management skills including budget creation, management and reconciliation
• Experience with business meetings, product launches and experiential events
• Exceptional ability to establish relationships and maintain a positive rapport with clients, vendors and suppliers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Advanced negotiating, risk management and contracting skills
• Good/advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good/advanced working knowledge of audio-visual systems as it relates to live events
• Creative problem solver, resourceful, team player
• Calm and flexible approach to handling the pressure and stress of ever-changing demands
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
• Ambitious and proactive
• Willing to travel when required
• Ability to work across time zones and with global event teams
• Advanced working knowledge of key APAC destinations including venues and suppliers
• Global event delivery experience a plus
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels
• Familiarity with Salesforce and project collaboration tools (e.g. Slack)
• Experience working with technical vendors, fabricators, specialists and artists
• Bachelor's degree preferred

ADMINISTRATION & GENERAL:

• Assume responsibility for own environment, ensuring adherence to health and safety policies while having clean smart surroundings
• Work intelligently and ensure that team management is aware of problems or issues which negatively affect productivity
• Ensure knowledge is shared within the team to enable them to work smarter and more efficiently
• Build excellent relationships with the team through positive communications, adding to a positive work environment
• Accurate adherence to the company's time tracking policies and systems
• Work on ad hoc requests as required

Pay Transparency

Salary Range:$95,000-$162,500

Overtime eligible:Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible:Yes

Sales bonus eligible:No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life's leadership in this space.

Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by theFoundation.We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

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Job Requisition ID: 92206

#J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Event Producer will deliver exceptional service to our clients through insight, creative leadership, and project management . The position is an integral part of ourCorporate Eventsteam and will be responsible for managing, supporting and/or executing various events from initial concepts through execution and final reconciliation . The New York Life culture has laid the foundation for over 180 years of commitment to our employees . En Español: Nombre de ubicación: híbrido - 3 días a la semana Nuestra cultura de vida en Nueva York ha sentado las bases para más de 180 años de compromiso con nuestros empleados, agentes, propietarios de pólizas y las comunidades donde vivimos y trabajamos. Aquí se convierte en una parte valiosa de una organización acogedora, inclusiva y cariñosa con un legado duradero en estabilidad y crecimiento. La fortaleza gira alrededor de nuestra cartera empresarial diversificada y multidimensional que va más allá del seguro de vida. Como empresa e industria líder de Fortune 100, proporcionamos un entorno en el que pueda explorar sus ambiciones profesionales, ofreciendo oportunidades para abordar desafíos significativos y ampliar sus prioridades al mismo tiempo que equilibra trabajo y vida. Usted será parte de un equipo inclusivo guiado por nuestra creencia de estar siempre apoyándose mutuamente-proporcionando la flexibilidad creativa para crecer y alcanzar nuevas alturas mientras llegan a los acontecimientos. Lo que harás: La gestión del cliente actúa como el punto de contacto del cliente durante la planificación y ejecución de eventos en vivo, ya sea como líder de proyecto o como parte integral del equipo de planificación Construir y mantener relaciones efectivas con los clientes, anticiparse a los requisitos, comprender las necesidades del cliente y garantizar que se aborden las solicitudes de manera oportuna Asegurar una comunicación clara con el cliente sobre todas las entregas del proyecto incluidas roles y responsabilidades, alcance y presupuesto acordados, plazos y estado del programa Trabajar en asociación con clientes en capacidad asesora, consultando sobre las mejores prácticas de la industria y recomendando soluciones creativas, eficaces y apropiadas Gestión de proyectos Gerenciar, priorizar y supervisar eventos desde un concepto creativo hasta la conciliación incluyendo pero no limitado a la creación inicial de presupuestos, administración cronológica, planificación, entrega in situ e informes posteriores Involucción en la supervisión o control de todos los procesos del proyecto, pero sin incluir elementos externos de planeación de eventos y reuniones, así como crear bloques de seguridad para el cliente, diseñar y gestionar puertas internas y salas de encuentros, construir agencias de trabajo, etc. Contribuir activamente a o dirigir reuniones internas de proyectos o reuniones con clientes Obtención y gestión de todos los proveedores, incluida la negociación de contratos Administrar y garantizar que se supervisen las SLA (Acordos de Nivel de Servicio) durante todo el proceso de producción del evento Involucrarse en el desarrollo de discoteca, investigación, escritura y presentación según sea necesario Liderazgo o participar regularmente en reuniones internos de equipo y proyecto, gestionar comunicaciones entre miembros del equipo para asegurar claridad y que todas las entregas y plazos sean cumplidas Trabajar con equipos avanzados para garantizar el cumplimiento de los requisitos y expectativas del cliente Entrenamiento y supervisión de las zonas junior y trabajadores independientes sobre la ejecución de los requerimientos de trabajo Proporcionar apoyo a otros miembros y compañeros como sea necesario Cuestiones de campo y ofrecer asesoría a los miembros del grupo para ayudarles a resolver problemas creativos Gestión de Presupuestos Construyendo competencias competitivas, administrando presupuestos exactos y generalizadas Los proveedores de servicios APAC Aprenderán a desarrollar habilidades técnicas de administración de recursos adicionales Conclusivos Equipes de gestión de eventos e eventuales Oportunidades de negocio Avanzados Para mejorar sus conocimientos y soluciones de negocios Slack) Experiencia en trabajar con proveedores técnicos, fabricantes, especialistas y artistas Grado de Licenciatura Administración preferida Y GENERAL: Asumir la responsabilidad por su propio entorno, garantizar el cumplimiento de las políticas de salud y seguridad mientras se tiene un ambiente inteligente limpio Trabajar inteligentemente y asegurarse de que la gestión del equipo esté al tanto de los problemas o cuestiones que afectan negativamente a la productividad Asegurarse de que el conocimiento sea compartido dentro del equipo para permitirles trabajar más inteligentes y eficientemente Construir excelentes relaciones con el equipo mediante comunicaciones positivas. Basándonos en la retroalimentación de nuestros empleados, continuamos perfeccionando y añadiendo beneficios a nuestra oferta para que puedas florecer tanto dentro como fuera del trabajo. Haz clic aquí para descubrir más sobre nuestras opciones integrales de beneficios o visita nuestro sitio web NYL Benefits. Nuestro compromiso con la inclusión En New York Life, fomentar un lugar de trabajo inclusivo es fundamental para quiénes somos y cómo servimos a nuestras comunidades. Tenemos un compromiso desde hace mucho tiempo de crear un entorno donde los individuos puedan contribuir lo mejor posible y tener éxito juntos. Esta fundación está arraigada en nuestros valores fundamentales de humanidad e integridad, asegurándose de que cada impacto se sienta valorado y apoyado. Al abrazar una amplia gama de perspectivas y experiencias, logramos mayor éxito y cumplimos nuestra promesa de proporcionar seguridad financiera y paz mental a las familias de todas las comunidades . Haga click aquí para conocer más acerca del liderazgo de Nueva York en este espacio. Reconocemos que los empleados de LifeLife son uno de los mejores colaboradores de la vida y el éxito conjunto. Visite nuestro Salón de Noticias para obtener más información sobre cómo nuestra empresa está evolucionando constantemente para satisfacer las necesidades de nuestros clientes y empleados.