Strategic Events & Engagement Lead

Buckingham Companies; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham Companies in Indianapolis is seeking an Events & Engagement Manager to lead the employee engagement strategy, designing and delivering programs and events that connect our people, celebrate achievements, and reinforce the Buckingham brand across the enterprise.

You will own end-to-end planning for all-employee and corporate events, partner with Marketing and HR, manage budgets and vendors, support philanthropic operations through the Buckingham Foundation, and report on program impact.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience planning and executing events from concept through completion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, engaging with employees at all levels and with external partners.
• Progressive experience or exposure in philanthropy or not-for-profit organizations.
• Experience in budget planning, analysis, programming development and grant requests.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent computer skills, with emphasis on Microsoft Office; other construction or real estate software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of all-employee and corporate events.
• Manage guest lists, RSVPs and day-of-staffing.
• Organize quarterly employee volunteer activities with nonprofits and community organizations.
• Develop event briefs, run-of-show documents and post-event recaps.
• Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with vendors, venues, and suppliers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, HR, CX Action Committee, and senior leadership.
• Build and maintain an annual employee events and engagement calendar.
• Develop and manage event budgets, track expenses, reconcile invoices and report on spend.
• Plan quarterly Insight meetings with Senior Leadership Team, including agenda and speaker logistics.
• Coordinate employee recognition and milestone celebrations with HR.
• Partner with Marketing on event invitations and internal communications.
• Ensure safety, accessibility, insurance and vendor contract compliance; develop contingency plans.

Skills

Event planning

Communication skills

Philanthropy exposure

Budget management

Confidentiality

MS Office

Real estate knowledge

Education

College degree in Business, HR, Hospitality, Marketing, or Communications

Tools

Job description

Buckingham Companies in Indianapolis is seeking an Events & Engagement Manager to lead the employee engagement strategy, designing and delivering programs and events that connect our people, celebrate achievements, and reinforce the Buckingham brand across the enterprise.

You will own end-to-end planning for all-employee and corporate events, partner with Marketing and HR, manage budgets and vendors, support philanthropic operations through the Buckingham Foundation, and report on program impact.