Event Planner I

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

**This is an onsite position at the corporate office in Clayton, Missouri**

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

Position Purpose:
In an effort to facilitate opportunities to communicate key corporate messages, this position supports the events team and coordinates events assigned by Director. Events are small (10 - 50 people), one day, involve basic requirements and may include catering, simple audio visual support, minimal decor and other elements. Will also assist procurement with event intake triage, assist with events coordinated by others and counsel departments on best practices as appropriate. May require some travel and interaction with senior leaders.

• Coordinate all aspects of assigned events including pre-planning, on-site execution and vendor management and post-event reporting and evaluations

• Plan event elements based on established event objectives, requirements and budget

• Work with supervisor to create event agenda, gather content, compose Run of Show and other supporting materials as necessary

• Event components may include arranging audio-visual equipment, utilizing approved tools such as WebEx, survey collection platform and online registration platform, catering, hotel room accommodations, facility, signage, decorations and entertainment

• Submit Requests for Proposals, gather and present proposals to supervisor

• Participate in site visits and at as liaison between suppliers, venue and company

• Make arrangements for contingency plans as directed

• Facilitate design elements for marketing events including theme, signage, icons, logos and communications

• Maintain records of event including communications, registrations, financial details

• Work with supervisor to secure contracts, ensure suppliers are paid, necessary insurance, permits, licenses are procured

• Operate within applicable corporate guidelines, processes, procedures, protocols, government regulations and laws, and industry best practices

• Participate in industry webinars, read trade publications, network with other meeting professionals to keep abreast of event management standards, best practices and trends

• Provide overall program execution, by overseeing project managers or planning teams.

• Supervise the development and implementation of projects plans.

• Facilitate client and contract planner interface

• Assist with triaging event requests through intake platform

• Assists with other department events as needed

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Research suppliers, trends, ideas

• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience:

Required: Associate's Degree in management, marketing, hospitality, related field or equivalent work experience.
Preferred or equivalent work experience directly related to event planning.

Candidate Experience: Required 1+ year of experience in event planning, preferably in a corporate environment.

Pay Range: $23.23 - $39.61 per hour

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act