Event Planner (Hybrid)

Symetra offers a thrilling chance to become part of our group as an Event Planner! \n\nAbout the role\n\nWe are seeking a service\u2011oriented, detail\u2011driven professional with stellar communication skills to support Symetra\u0027s Events \u0026 Travel team. This fast\u2011paced, dynamic role helps coordinate company\u2011wide internal and external meetings and special events. This includes internal team meetings, sales team client facing meetings, board of directors meetings, brand events, and other ad hoc meetings, plus departmental assistance with procurement, travel vendors, and sports sponsorship. The primary responsibility of this role will be to assist with all facets of Symetra events such as planning, tracking, execution, and post-event follow-up. Responsibilities will also include assisting with keeping accurate financial records for each event. This position will engage closely with all levels of management, business professionals, and external clients. Candidates must be able to travel frequently for onsite support domestically, and occasionally internationally, if needed.\n\nWhat you will do\n\n * Onsite travel to Bellevue, WA Corporate Office and the greater Seattle area as needed.\n * Assist the Events Manager and broader Events \u0026 Travel team with planning and delivering the various meetings and events that Symetra hosts. This includes traveling to event locations domestically and internationally.\n * Prepare RFPs and research hotels, meeting sites, restaurants, vendors and special event venues, while maintaining databases of contacts and details for future references.\n * Build and manage communications for each meeting or event and answer questions from attendees.\n * Create, test, and maintain custom websites and registration sites tailored to each meeting or event.\n * Manage and track registrations and keep spreadsheets up-to-date.\n * Serve as support or sometimes the primary contact for onsite events at the Symetra Events Center in Bellevue. This includes pre-event planning coordination, onsite management, catering facilitation, audio visual liaison, cleanup, and other tasks.\n * Ensure events are completed on time, within scope, and with high attendee happiness. Onsite logistics run efficiently with minimal customer concerns and issues resolved quickly. Event delivery adheres to brand standards and operational procedures.\n * Assist with vendor sourcing and relationship building to provide various options and price comparisons to result in the most favorable booking.\n * Help ensure the appropriate logistics and arrangements are made for events (hotel rooms, special requests, meeting space needs, BEOs, transportation, decor, audio/visual needs, etc.).\n * Track planning achievements for each event using project management software, Adobe Workfront.\n * Collaborate with procurement team to order event supplies and Symetra logo\u0027d items and/or gifts.\n * Assist with tracking costs and attendee expensing by event, as needed.\n * Collaborate with cross-functional teams on event-related needs such as community service projects, multimedia needs, communications, finance, etc. as needed.\n\n\n\nWhy Work at Symetra\n\nHere\u0027s what some of our employees share about why they choose to work at Symetra: \n\n\"From day one, I felt welcomed and encouraged to bring my full self to work. Symetra truly lives up to its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion--it\u0027s more than just words here; it\u0027s part of the culture.\" \\- Whitney T., Talent Development\n\nWhat we offer you\n\nBenefits and Perks\n\nWe don\u0027t take a \"one-size-fits-all\" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are built to make your life better both at work and at home. \n\n * Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements.\n * Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%.\n * Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays.\n * Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching.\n * Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview.\n\n\n\nCompensation\n\nSalary Range: $66,100 - $110,100 plus eligibility for annual bonus program.\n\nWho You Are\n\n * High School Diploma required; college degree preferred.\n * 2-5 years of cumulative, relevant experience\n * Professional certifications or designations appropriate and relevant for this role.\n\n\n\nPlease review Symetra\u0027s Remote Network Minimum Requirements:\n\nAs a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees\u0027 internet connection:\n\n * Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC\u0027s definition of \"broadband.\"\n * Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.\n * Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.\n\n\n\nWhen applying to jobs at Symetra you\u0027ll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra\u0027s standard as outlined above.\n\nIdentity Verification\n\nSymetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.\n\n \n\nFailure to comply with verification procedures may result in:\n\n * Disqualification from the recruitment process\n * Withdrawal of a job offer\n * Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered\n\n\n\nWe empower inclusion\n\nAt Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We\u0027re building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.\n\nInclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.\n\nCreating a world where more people have access to financial freedom \nSymetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we\u0027re guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they\u0027re buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We\u0027re committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.\n\nFor more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers\n\nWork Authorization \nEmployer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.\n