Event Lead

Veterans United Home Loans • Columbia, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Event Lead, you will be central to bringing events to life by coordinating, overseeing, and ensuring every detail comes together seamlessly. This role involves creating experiences that foster connection, energy, and engagement for all team members, ranging from department gatherings to company-wide celebrations and events beyond Columbia. The company emphasizes that a specific degree or experience is not required, but rather translatable skills and relevant expertise, with training and development opportunities provided to build a career.

Requirements

• A dedicated work ethic that drives everything you do, taking pride in executing events that bring people together.
• Ability to manage multiple details, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines while staying organized, focused, and adaptable.
• Excels in fast-paced, results-driven environments and thrives when working with a highly collaborative, team-oriented group.
• Provides outstanding customer service and possesses strong communication skills to connect with employees, vendors, and stakeholders in person, over the phone, or through email.
• Adapts to last-minute changes and unexpected challenges, ready to troubleshoot and pivot when needed.
• Confident using basic computer technologies and comfortable navigating the tools needed for an internet-based company.
• Reliable, ready to go, and committed to creating memorable and impactful events every day.
• Translatable skills and relevant expertise from backgrounds in event planning, hospitality management, or corporate coordination.

Responsibilities

• Planning, designing, and executing large-scale events that leave lasting impressions—all while keeping everything on track and on time.
• Managing every event detail, from venue selection and vendor coordination to décor, catering, entertainment, transportation, and invitations.
• Taking charge on-site as the go-to VU representative—solving problems, keeping things running smoothly, and ensuring an awesome experience for all attendees.
• Serving as the main point of contact for events, keeping speakers, participants, and employees informed while juggling priorities like a pro.
• Bringing fresh, creative ideas to elevate our events, projects, and company initiatives.
• Collaborating with our talented Event Coordinators & Specialists, leading and delegating tasks as needed.
• Ensuring every event meets legal, insurance, health, and safety standards.
• Pitching in wherever needed (excluding licensed tasks) to help foster a supportive and collaborative team culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees