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State Farm

Event Planner Assistant

State Farm, Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080


Event Planner Assistant

US-TX-Richardson

Job ID:

2024-38067Type:

Regular Full Time# of Openings:

1Category:

Corporate ServicesRichardson, TX

Overview

We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team!As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture.We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more!Visit our Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations and the process of joining the State Farm team!

Responsibilities

The

Convention and Travel

department is looking for an

Event Planner Assistant

to be located in either the Dallas City Line Hub Location in Richardson, TX or the corporate office in Bloomington, IL.Convention & Travel

provides event planning services to the enterprise. We consult with business partners to plan high quality events that support business objectives. The event planner assistant role is focused on supporting event planners with planning and coordinating day meetings, larger business meetings and enterprise-sponsored events.Event Planner Assistants can expect to:Document and update meeting details on an ongoing basisUnderstand and adhere to Meeting and Event guidelinesUpdate an event management tool with current and accurate information in real-timeManage registration and attendance informationReview all vendor invoices for accuracy and processing vendor invoices according to FSS requirementsMaintain all event documentation in electronic event files

Qualifications

A competitive candidate will exhibit the following

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :Demonstrate the ability to provide remarkable customer experiences in a fast-paced environment, requiring high levels of adaptabilityAdvance proficiency with a variety of software and technology programs is essential, including

SharePoint, OneNote and ExcelAbility to influence and communicate (both written and verbally) across multiple departments and with peers, leaders, and executivesStrong attention to detailAbility to manage time to meet deadlinesComfortable with working in a fast-paced environment and working independentlyAbility to establish and maintain positive working relationshipsWillingness to seek and gather information and experiences from othersWhile Invoice processing and Accounts Payable (A/P) experience is preferred, it is not requiredWhile Event Planning experience is preferred, it is not requiredLocation:

Hub of Richardson, Texas or corporate office in Bloomington, IllinoisWork Arrangement:

Hybrid; Remote work is not offered; Relocation benefits will not be offered

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

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