Hybrid Executive Events Lead

Duke Energy Corporation; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Event Planner to lead end-to-end planning and delivery of high-profile executive meetings and offsite events for senior leaders and stakeholders. You will manage venue sourcing, contracts, budgets, and onsite execution to ensure professional delivery aligned with business objectives.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, vendor negotiations, and advanced MS 365 skills, with hybrid onsite/remote work expectations and travel as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and seven years of relevant experience in event planning, hospitality, project management, or a related field; OR
• High school diploma or equivalent and ten years of relevant experience in event planning, hospitality, project management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and logistical coordination for executive-level meetings and events, serving as the primary liaison among senior-level stakeholders, Duke Energy service providers, and external suppliers.
• Consult with executive stakeholders and their teams to define event objectives, requirements, timelines, roles, deliverables, and measures of success.
• Ensure executive-level events reflect confidentiality, protocol, stakeholder experience, and leadership visibility.
• Provide planning and coordination support for external nonprofit and association meetings held in Duke Energy meeting spaces.

Skills

Executive planning

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Vendor negotiations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Duke Energy Corporation in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Event Planner to lead end-to-end planning and delivery of high-profile executive meetings and offsite events for senior leaders and stakeholders. You will manage venue sourcing, contracts, budgets, and onsite execution to ensure professional delivery aligned with business objectives.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, vendor negotiations, and advanced MS 365 skills, with hybrid onsite/remote work expectations and travel as