Event Planner

Savage is hiring an Event Planner to join our Communications team in Midvale, UT. This role will be responsible for planning and executing in-person and virtual events, including booking venues and speakers, planning and coordinating agendas, as well as managing various logistical, technical, and financial details associated with small to large-scale special events. This position will also support the Marketing team for external events.

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• An appreciative culture that values our Team Members
• Paid time off (“PTO”) and paid holidays
• Profit sharing
• Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
• A commitment to supporting our Team Members in achieving goals they never thought possible

What You Will Be Doing:

• Assist in establishing an events strategy across the organization that effectively reinforces the company's purpose, mission, values, and key business goals, and builds engagement among our Team Members
• Organize, plan, and execute the coordination of company events & activities
• Take the lead on planning and coordinating all logistics for Savage’s annual Leaders Forum – a multi-day conference for leaders at Savage
• Act as a liaison with outside vendors for printing, video, electronic or virtual production, and other resources needed for projects and events
• Partner with other departments and committees across the organization to support their events and coordinate company activities
• Establish key metrics/develop key relationships with Team Members to evaluate the success of events, and adjust accordingly
• Assist with organizing and implementing volunteer activities
• Assist the communications and marketing departments with other initiatives as needed

What You'll Need To Be Successful:

• 7+ years of event planning and management experience
• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, English, or related field is preferred
• Commitment to Savage values (Do the right thing. Find a better way. Make a difference.)
• Calm and decisive in high-pressure situations
• Professional when working with fellow Team Members, customers, outside counsel, and the public
• Detail-oriented with strong project management experience
• Effective knowledge of MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Able to effectively manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment
• Experience planning and coordinating large-scale events and conferences
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Creative design experience, including graphic design, photo, and video-editing software experience is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Have the ability to work extended hours and weekends on occasion
• Ability to travel and work remotely
• Able to stand for an extended time