Job Description:

Job Title: Marketing & Events Specialist

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Department: Marketing

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Join our dynamic team as a Marketing & Events Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in planning and executing both internal and external events that enhance our organization's presence and engagement. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with Marketing and Communications leadership, as well as various internal stakeholders, to create memorable experiences that resonate with our community. We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized individual with strong communication skills who is passionate about event management and marketing. Your contributions will help us foster connections and promote our mission effectively.

In this role, you will manage a diverse range of events, from conferences and community engagements to board events and resource fairs. Your ability to coordinate logistics, oversee vendor relationships, and provide exceptional event support will be key to your success.

The Marketing & Events Specialist position offers…
• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more
• Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
• Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and execute a variety of events, including conferences, meetings, socials, dinners, retreats, recognition events, ground breakings, ribbon cuttings, open houses, town halls, sponsorships, community events, and resource fairs.
• Coordinate all logistical aspects of events to ensure seamless execution.
• Manage billing and invoices related to event planning.
• Oversee vendor relationships and coordination to maintain high standards.
• Arrange for high-profile speakers to enhance event quality.
• Coordinate community sponsorships as directed by the System Director of Marketing.
• Provide event support by supplying materials and promotional items.
• Procure and manage promotional materials as directed.
• Maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and occasional overtime, to meet the dynamic needs of the position and organization.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, Hospitality, or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience required.

Additional Qualifications:
• Strong professional demeanor.
• Excellent project management, time management, and organizational skills.
• Keen attention to detail and openness to feedback.
• Proven initiative, follow-through, and ability to work autonomously.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to balance urgency, patience, and empathy in interactions with stakeholders.
• Personal ownership and accountability for tasks and outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.

Physical Requirements:
• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull objects, including the human body.
• Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shifts.
• Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Brightli is on a Mission:
Join us in our mission to change and save lives. If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting our community through impactful events, we encourage you to apply today!

Keywords: Marketing, Events Specialist, Event Planning, Community Engagement, Project Management, Springfield, Missouri, Marketing Communications, Sponsorship Coordination, Conference Management, Promotional Materials

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Brightli is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.