Private Catering & Event Planner

Cogir of Alexandria Fillmore•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

THE COMPANY Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members. At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career! POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Marketing Event Planner to lead the development and execution of events designed to generate qualified sales leads and strengthen our brand visibility. This role is responsible for creating memorable experiences that showcase the lifestyle and value of our community to prospective residents, their families, and referral partners. The ideal candidate combines creativity and strategic thinking with strong organizational skills and a results-driven mindset. The role is part of the Sales and Marketing team and reports directly to the Executive Director.

Requirements

A high school diploma is required.
At least three to five (3–5) years of professional event planning experience, with a focus on marketing, sales, or business development
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic marketing tools; experience with CRM or lead-tracking platforms is a plus.
Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, to support event schedules.
Highly organized and self-motivated with a focus on details and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, hospitality, or a related field is preferred, or an equal amount of education and experience.
Experience in Hospitality or Corporate Event Planning is preferred.
Proven track record of planning successful lead-generating events.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute marketing-focused events, both intimate and larger-scale gatherings, designed to reach various target audiences, to drive interest and lead volume to the community.
Partner with the Sales and Marketing team to ensure events are strategically designed to drive inquiries, increase tour traffic, and improve conversion rates.
Build and maintain relationships with local organizations, referral sources, influencers, and media to enhance the reach and effectiveness of events.
Create and manage an annual event calendar aligned with sales goals, seasonal trends, and market demands.
Promote events through print and digital channels, collaborating with the marketing team to design and distribute promotional materials.
Develop and manage event budgets to achieve cost-effective and high-impact results.
Track event performance using KPIs such as attendance, lead generation, follow-up conversions, and ROI.
Support tours and on-site prospect visits with hospitality touchpoints that reinforce the brand experience.
Represent the community at external events, expos, and senior-focused gatherings to further promote awareness.
Adhere to sales and marketing budget and provide input and accurate pricing information for ads, directories, social media advertising, event costs, association memberships, and all marketing and sales-related costs, working with community, regional, and corporate teams.