Texas Mutual Insurance Company is hiring: Event Planner in Austin

Overview Texas Mutual is the leading workers’ compensation insurance provider in the state. We serve 80,000 business owners, 1.5 million workers and 7,000 agents. As a Customer Engagement Event Planner, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the customer experiences for these audiences. You will play a critical role in the development, coordination, and execution of the customer engagement annual event plan, by managing key educational events and promotions, as well as gathering and reporting key insights from customers that help drive business priorities. Base pay $36.12/hr - $44.61/hr Responsibilities Collaborate with key stakeholders on pre-event planning and logistics such as event scope, format, and venue selection. Coordinate with venue staff to ensure event specifications are met while overseeing the delivery of contracted services by third parties. Establish and maintain relationships with venue locations. Work with requester to ensure event specifications are met and resolve any problems that arise. Manage correspondence with event attendees, including invitations, e-mail updates, confirmations, and phone calls. Manages the RSVP process. Oversee the set-up of all event rooms, scheduled breaks, food and beverage needs, audio/visual equipment, and ad-hoc requests/changes. Ensure that relevant meeting notes are recorded and distributed after the meeting, with any additional pertinent information. Operate within the event budget, reconciling payments and discrepancies, and ensuring all external parties are paid timely. Evaluate events aligned with the organization’s objectives by considering cost, potential attendees, speaking opportunities, and brand awareness. Distribute event evaluations and analyze results for trends and areas of improvement. Update and maintain an event tracking system. Qualifications Required: Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, or experience. 2-4 years of event planning experience or equivalent education, training, or experience. Are organized and detail-oriented to ensure the successful execution of planned events and other projects. Experience with contract negotiations. Familiar with AV equipment and virtual meeting applications and platforms. Ability to prepare and edit high caliber PowerPoint presentations. Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings/weekends and sometimes in excess of 40 hours per week, with in-state travel up to 30% of the time. Ability to work independently with little supervision and some latitude for independent judgement. Preferred (Nice-to-have) Passionate, energetic, self-starter and self-motivator with ability to proactively deliver value to the team and business. Strategic mindset to think creatively and challenge the status quo. Drive for results with urgency and bias for action. Designations: CMP or CSEP. Experience with Cvent. Pay Transparency The base pay range is based on the market evaluation of the job and may include pay for multiple levels. Individual base pay within the range is determined by a variety of factors, including experience, performance, education, and demonstration of skills and competencies required for each role. Your recruiter can discuss the full value of our total compensation package with you, including our generous bonus plans and flex-hybrid work model. Base Pay Range: $36.12 - $44.61 Per Hour Work environment Flex-Hybrid Work Environment Texas Mutual’s flex-hybrid schedule allows you to work remotely and in the office based on business needs. All Texas Mutual employees are required to have Texas residency and travel to their designated office as needed. Benefits Annual performance bonus and merit-based pay increase Lifestyle Savings Account ($1,000 per year) Automatic 4% employer contribution to retirement plan 401k plan with 100% employer match up to 6% Student loan repayment matching in 401k plan Three weeks’ time off for vacation Nine paid holidays and two personal days each year Day one health, Rx, vision and dental insurance Life and disability insurance Flexible spending account Pet insurance and pet Rx discounts Free on-site gym, fitness classes, and health and wellness resources Free identity theft protection Free student loan repayment and refinancing consultation Professional development and tuition reimbursement Employee referral bonus Free onsite snacks Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Insurance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Texas Mutual Insurance Company. #J-18808-Ljbffr