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Job Description

The Events Planner oversees and develops small to mid-level events and meeting management for Blue Cross NC. This job aligns the meetings and events experience with corporate strategy, planning techniques and methodologies, budget targets, and business objective and goals through effective and efficient event creation and design, strategic partnership, and industry experience. Coordinates details of each event including planning and post-event follow-up and evaluations. Develops and executes event goals and strategy. Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, and processes for event and meeting planning and execution by utilizing best practices.

What You’ll Do

• Support the planning and execution of events in support of Blue Cross NC business initiatives and goals. Collaborate with internal and external partners on goals, objectives, and event elements. Design and execute meetings and events within scope and budget, including preparing the budget and forecasts. Research available venues and recommend event sites.

• Coordinate meetings and events with a project management approach, focusing on timelines and deliverables

• Oversee meeting management, communication related to meetings/events, drive budget development, tracking, and reconciliation of all meeting expenses. Create and recommend cost saving alternatives as appropriate.

• Collaborate, negotiate, and coordinate services with external business partners and vendors to ensure Blue Cross NC’s corporate requirements and expectations are met. Assess client needs and expectations and recommend production elements and budget expenditures.

• Analyze and evaluate the impact of meetings, meeting spaces, and events using standardized measurement practices and tools prioritizing effectiveness.

• Anticipate, develop, and implement contingency plans for meetings and events. Assess event risk and implement appropriate risk management procedures.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)

• 3+ years of experience in related field

• In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field

Bonus Points

• Working knowledge of Asana, ideal

• Strong organizational and time management skills; experience managing multiple events or projects at one time

• Prior experience with budget management

• Demonstrated ability to work with and support a team on large-scale projects and events including summits, conferences, etc.

What You’ll Get

• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that’s deeply invested in the community

• Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs

• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance

• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education

• 401k match including an annual company contribution

• Learn more (https://careers.bluecrossnc.com/global/en/benefits)

Salary Range

$55,800.00 - $89,300.00

About Us

It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians.

Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all.

Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives.

Authorization to Work in the United States

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