Events Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Lantern

Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By curating a Network of Excellence comprised of the nation's top specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions and more, Lantern delivers excellent care with significant cost savings to employers and their workforces. Lantern also pairs members with a dedicated care team, including Care Advocates and nurses, for the entirety of their care journey, helping them get back to good health, back to their families and back to work. With convenient access to specialists nationwide, Lantern means quality care is within driving distance for most. Lantern is trusted by the nation's largest employers to deliver care to more than 6 million members across the country. Learn more about us at lanterncare.com.

About You:

• You use LOGIC in your decision making and understand that progress is critical to making change. You focus on the execution of your content while balancing a fast-paced environment and you take the time to celebrate both the small & big wins.
• INCLUSION is a core tenant of your personal beliefs. A diverse and inclusive environment is incredibly important to you. You understand and desire to be a part of a diverse team with different experiences and perspectives & you cherish the differences in each individual that you interact with.
• You have the GRIT , drive and ambition to tackle big problems. Big problems require big ideas and a team that supports new ideas.
• You care deeply for your customers are driven to keep HUMANITY in all decisions. Your customers aren't just the individuals using your product. They are the driving factor in your motivation to make a change.
• Integrity guides you in life. Focusing on the TRUTH vs. giving people the answers they want to hear.
• You thrive in a Team Environment. Collaboration is key in innovation and creating change.

These pillars of LIGHT are a reminder to our team that we are making a difference by providing guidance and support in navigating the often complex and confusing landscape of healthcare. We hope that through this LIGHT , individuals can find their way to the best care, resources, and support they need to get back to life.

If this sounds like you, we would love to connect to speak further about career opportunities at Lantern.

Please apply to our role & someone from our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to help you navigate our interview process.

Job Overview:

The Events Manager will play a key role in executing our event strategy and delivering exceptional experiences that engage and inspire our target audiences. This role oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of events, ensuring alignment with business goals and strong cross-functional collaboration. Events managed in this role include conference sponsorships, tradeshows, field marketing events, hosted events, partner events, and our annual client summit. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and passionate about creating seamless, impactful events that drive measurable results. This role sits within a high-performing events team that consistently exceeds goals year over year. We operate with a substantial budget, run activations our industry is known for, and have full executive support, a combination that's rare. If you're looking for a place where events are taken seriously and your work genuinely moves the needle, this is it.

Location:

Remote

Responsibilities:  

• Manage all aspects of B2B events conception to completion, including venue selection, budget oversight, vendor negotiations, logistics, and on-site coordination.
• Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, sales, and customer success, to define event strategies and objectives that align with business goals and audience needs.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with industry partners, sponsors, exhibitors, and other key stakeholders to maximize participation and support for events.
• Partner closely with the content and design teams develop compelling event marketing materials, including invitations, promotional emails, social media content, and signage, to drive attendance and engagement.
• Oversee event registration processes, manage attendee databases, and ensure seamless communication with participants before, during, and after events.
• Coordinate with external agencies, contractors, and vendors to deliver high-quality event production, audiovisual services, catering, and other necessary amenities.
• Monitor event performance metrics, track expenses, generate post-event reports to evaluate ROI, track attribution, and identify areas for improvement.
• Adhere to internal policies and procedures for event management, including maintaining production books, updating Monday.com boards, tracking budgets, and managing Salesforce campaigns.
• Stay informed about industry best practices, emerging technologies, and innovative event trends to enhance event experiences and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements: 

• 3+ years of experience in event planning and management, including hands-on experience managing conferences and tradeshow sponsorships in a B2B or corporate environment. Experience in the employer benefits space or healthcare space preferred.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive, creative thinker with a strategic mindset and a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in project management software like Monday.com, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.

Strong Candidates Will:

• Take full ownership of event planning and execution, ensuring timelines, budgets, and goals are consistently met with a high degree of accountability.
• Develop creative event strategies while being hands-on in the tactical aspects to deliver exceptional experiences and measurable results.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with marketing, sales, customer success, and external stakeholders to align on goals and maximize event impact.
• Navigate unexpected challenges with a problem-solving mindset, pivoting plans as needed while maintaining focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Maintain a sense of urgency and purpose, ensuring events align with business objectives and contribute to pipeline and revenue growth.
• Demonstrate strong operational and technical proficiency, using event technology and internal systems to drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalable event execution.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, proactively identifying needs, solving problems, and driving events forward without requiring step‑by‑step direction.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave

Lantern does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.