Hybrid Event & Meeting Planner — Lead Planning & Exec

001 Sentry Insurance Company; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Meal stipend/ dining options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sentry Insurance Company in Stevens Point, WI is seeking an experienced Event and Meeting Planner to manage end-to-end event delivery. You will coordinate with a Lead Planner, manage documentation, budgets, and timelines, and communicate progress to stakeholders at all levels.

The role requires strong organizational abilities, a background in events or hospitality, and proficiency with MS Office tools. Some travel and occasional evenings/weekends are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Experience in event management and hospitality industry.
• Experience with virtual events preferred.
• Knowledge of safety and risk mitigation measures for events.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement all aspects of small to medium-size events and meeting planning requirements.
• Work directly with a Lead Planner on tasks pertaining to the event.
• Ensure timely and effective implementation of all operational aspects of a meeting or event.
• Create program documentation including agendas, portfolios, overviews, budgets and proposals.
• Meet with business leadership to understand event needs.
• Present event plans and outcomes to executives, ensuring clarity of vision support.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on event progress.
• Research and respond to event-related issues as they arise.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans and schedules.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Virtual events

Microsoft Office

Communication

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sentry Insurance Company in Stevens Point, WI is seeking an experienced Event and Meeting Planner to manage end-to-end event delivery. You will coordinate with a Lead Planner, manage documentation, budgets, and timelines, and communicate progress to stakeholders at all levels.

The role requires strong organizational abilities, a background in events or hospitality, and proficiency with MS Office tools. Some travel and occasional evenings/weekends are expected.