Executive Events & Communications Manager

GEHA Health; Lee's Summit (MO); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Vision/Dental benefits

401(k) company match

Well-being program

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Hybrid work option

Job summary

GEHA Health (G.E.H.A) in the Kansas City area seeks an Executive Events & Communications Manager to partner with senior leadership, orchestrate executive engagements, and manage internal and external events across corporate communications initiatives.

You will craft briefing materials, coordinate calendars, and support thought leadership, while guiding multi-channel communications and stakeholder reporting for hybrid, in-person, and virtual events at our Lee's Summit headquarters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related field required.
• 7-10+ years of experience in corporate communications, executive communications, or related fields required.
• Experience supporting senior executives, executive communications, and leadership engagement strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success planning and executing complex internal and external events.
• Experience coordinating both in-person and virtual events.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and related collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Communications team to support executive engagement and visibility initiatives.
• Coordinate communications support and event execution for CEO and executive appearances, employee forums, conferences, community engagements, stakeholder meetings, and leadership events.
• Develop and coordinate executive briefing materials, talking points, run-of-show documents, stakeholder profiles, presentation materials, and event logistics.
• Maintain executive visibility calendars and communications planning schedules in partnership with senior leadership.
• Support executive thought leadership initiatives, speaking engagements, media interviews, conferences, community appearances, and other visibility opportunities.
• Assist with the development of PowerPoint presentations, executive communications, and supporting content required for events and engagements.
• Coordinate post-event communications, recaps, stakeholder follow-up activities, and reporting.
• Track commitments, action items, and outcomes associated with executive engagement activities.

Skills

Executive communications

Event planning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor management

Presentation development

Communication strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Government Employees Health Association, Inc. (G.E.H.A) is a nonprofit member association that provides health and dental benefits that millions of federal employees and retirees, military retirees and their families have counted on since 1937. Offering one of the largest health and dental benefit provider networks available to federal employees in the United States, G.E.H.A empowers health and wellness by meeting its members where they are, when they need care.

G.E.H.A has one mission: To empower federal workers to be healthy and well.

The Executive Events & Communications Manager serves as a key partner to the senior leadership team, coordinating executive engagements, CEO visibility initiatives, internal events, stakeholder activities, and communications programs. This role combines communications planning, project management, content coordination, and event execution to deliver high-quality experiences that reinforce culture, strengthen engagement, and elevate G.E.H.A's brand.

SKILLS

Executive Events & Communications

• Serve as a member of the Communications team to support executive engagement and visibility initiatives.
• Coordinate communications support and event execution for CEO and executive appearances, employee forums, conferences, community engagements, stakeholder meetings, and leadership events.
• Develop and coordinate executive briefing materials, talking points, run-of-show documents, stakeholder profiles, presentation materials, and event logistics.
• Maintain executive visibility calendars and communications planning schedules in partnership with senior leadership.
• Support executive thought leadership initiatives, speaking engagements, media interviews, conferences, community appearances, and other visibility opportunities.
• Assist with the development of PowerPoint presentations, executive communications, and supporting content required for events and engagements.
• Coordinate post-event communications, recaps, stakeholder follow-up activities, and reporting.
• Track commitments, action items, and outcomes associated with executive engagement activities.

Corporate Events & Employee Engagement

• Lead the planning and execution of enterprise communications events, including employee Town Halls, leadership meetings, corporate celebrations, board-related activities, community engagement initiatives, and other internal and external events.
• Establish event planning standards, communications processes, and execution playbooks that ensure consistent delivery of high-quality experiences.
• Manage event timelines, project plans, budgets, vendor relationships, and execution schedules.
• Coordinate venue logistics, registrations, audiovisual support, photography, videography, signage, catering, transportation, and production requirements.
• Serve as Communications liaison with IT and Facilities to support virtual, hybrid, and in-person events.
• Represent G.E.H.A professionally at employee, executive, and community events.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Support planning and logistics for executive participation in industry conferences, community events, partner engagements, government affairs activities, and strategic stakeholder meetings.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to maximize the impact and visibility of executive participation in external engagements.
• Monitor event analytics, participation metrics, and stakeholder feedback to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare post-event summaries, executive reports, and recommendations for future engagement opportunities.

Other Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proactive idea generation and continuous process improvement.
• Provide communications counsel and recommendations that enhance employee and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage vendor and agency relationships supporting event execution and communications activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Strong communications background with demonstrated experience managing executive and corporate communications initiatives.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation development skills.
• Executive presence and confidence interacting with senior leaders, Board members, external stakeholders, and community partners.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering polished, professional experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across a matrixed organization.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems proactively, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing vendors, agencies, and event partners.
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and solutions-oriented under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field required.
• 7-10+ years of experience in corporate communications, executive communications, public relations, corporate affairs, employee communications, event communications, or related fields required.
• Experience supporting senior executives, executive communications, and leadership engagement initiatives strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success planning and executing complex internal and external events.
• Experience coordinating both in-person and virtual events.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and related collaboration tools.

This is a hybrid position based at G.E.H.A's headquarters in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Due to the highly collaborative nature of supporting executive leadership, employee events, corporate communications activities, and headquarters-based engagements, regular in-office presence is required. Occasional travel is required to support executive appearances, conferences, community events and stakeholder engagements.

Must Reside in Kansas City Metropolitan area.

Work-at-home requirements

• Must have the ability to provide a non-cellular High Speed Internet Service such as Fiber, DSL, or cable Modems for a home office.
• A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 30x5 (30mpbs download x 5mpbs upload) is required.
• Latency (ping) response time lower than 80 ms
• Hotspots, satellite and wireless internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
• A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

How we value you

• Competitive pay/salary ranges
• Incentive plan
• Health/Vision/Dental benefits effective day one
• 401(k) retirement plan: company match – dollar for dollar up to 4% employee contribution (pretax or Roth options) plus a 6% annual company contribution
• Robust employee well-being program
• Paid Time Off
• Personal Community Enrichment Time
• Company-provided Basic Life and AD&D
• Company-provided Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program

While this is a remote opportunity, at this time G.E.H.A does not hire employees from U.S. territories or the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Maine.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. G.E.H.A considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

The target hiring range for this position is $122,840 - $155,400 USD. At G.E.H.A, the current maximum salary for this role is $173,160 USD. While initial compensation may vary based on experience and qualifications, there is a path to work toward this top rate through performance and continued growth within the organization.

G.E.H.A is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, military status, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, as well as all other characteristics and qualities protected by federal, state, or local law. G.E.H.A will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

G.E.H.A is headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri, in the Kansas City area. We recognize the importance of balance and flexibility and offer hybrid and work-from-home options for many of our roles.