Position: Event Planner job
About: Western Governors University, a pioneer in online, competency-based degree programs, is seeking an enthusiastic Event Planner to join their University Events team. This role involves planning and executing large events for students and staff, providing logistical support, and contributing to various university events. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, possess creative thinking skills, and enjoy managing multiple tasks in live production settings.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree; 3+ years of experience in event planning; experience with trade shows, broadcast events, or hospitality management; proficiency in event management platforms and Excel; physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds and work long hours on feet during events; willingness to travel up to 35% and work evenings and weekends
Benefits: bonuses, medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and mental healthcare, health savings account and flexible spending account, basic and voluntary life insurance, disability coverage, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages, legal and identity theft coverage, retirement savings plan, wellbeing program, discounted WGU tuition, flexible paid time off, including parental leave and 11 paid holidays, career development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, competitive salary within the range of $66,300.00 – $99,500.00
