Enterprise Event Planner - Mid Level

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

The Opportunity

Ready to make an impact on employee engagement and culture? The Events Planner conceptualizes, plans, develops, and delivers internal and external events that support USAA’s brand, business priorities, and reputation. This role contributes to event strategies that engage key stakeholders, including employees, consumers, customers, and community members. The event planner manages event projects of moderate complexity and ensures experiences are thoughtfully designed, well-executed, and aligned to business objectives.

Enterprise Events Jobs that are part of a community have unique requirements established to maintain consistent application, usage and reporting structure. Please reach out to your HR Business Partner for additional information on specific requirements prior to posting and/or employee placement into this job. Conceptualizes, plans, coordinates, and delivers successful Enterprise events that support and demonstrate USAA's mission while meeting event deliverables. Primary duties are focused on developing long-term, detailed project plans, locating and securing event location, vendor relationship management, coordinating event participation, and driving relevant protocol and brand standards while mitigating reputational risks.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be

in the office 4 days per week. This position is based in : Phoenix, AZ. Relocation assistance is not available for this position

What you'll do:

• Plans, manages, and executes moderately complex Enterprise-wide events with moderate visibility and brand impact.

• Develops detailed project plans for assigned CEO, Executive Council, and Enterprise events and manages timelines to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met timely and within budget.

• Utilizes proficient event planning experience to ensure assigned events and meetings meet objectives and deliver desiredoutcomeand positive audience experience.

• Provides inputtoMarketing and Communication partners to develop written and visual marketing materials and identify the most effective marketing distribution channels.

• Negotiates, signs, and executes contracts up to $50,000 with internal/external vendors, entertainment, venues, and speakers for Enterprise-wide events.

• Provides guidance to stakeholders on proper protocol and branding procedures.

• Participates in after-action reviews with the Enterprise Event team, attendees, and vendors to review event statistics, discuss areas of opportunity, and provide recommendations for improvements.

• oIdentifies issues for escalation and may assist team members on complex issues.

• oEnsuresrisks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

• oOversee campus events to ensure full compliance with company policies, while providing comprehensive logistics and communication support.

• oIdentify, cultivate, and manage relationships with local nonprofit organizations to design volunteer opportunities that align with corporate objectives and eligibility criteria.

• oCoordinate and execute corporate giving campaign events, ensuring all programs are delivered effectively and adhere to company policies, procedures, and compliance standards.

What you have::

• Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.

Experiences that will support your success:

• 4 years of relevant experience including event planning, marketing, communications, or media production in a corporate setting.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and excel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of project management, budget control, and contract management.

• Ability to react positively and quickly in stressful situations.

• Technical skills required to successfully perform their roles, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) considered essential.

What sets you apart:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to all levels of the Association, from Executives to line level employees

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed due to events both on and off campus

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $69,920.00 - $125,850.00.

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an existing USAA employee, please use the internal career site in OneSource to apply.

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Find your purpose. Join our mission.

USAA is unlike any other financial services organization. The mission of the association is to facilitate the financial security of its members, associates and their families through provision of a full range of highly competitive financial products and services; in so doing, USAA seeks to be the provider of choice for the military community. We do this by upholding the highest standards and ensuring that our corporate business activities and individual employee conduct reflect good judgment and common sense, and are consistent with our core values of service, loyalty, honesty and integrity.

USAA attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource: our 35,000 employees. They are the heart and soul of our member-service culture. When you join us, you'll become part of a thriving community committed to going above for those who have gone beyond: the men and women of the U.S. military, their associates and their families. In order to play a role on our team, you don't have to be connected to the military yourself – you just need to share our passion for serving our more than 13 million members.

USAA is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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USAA is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.