Office Facilities/Event Support - Bellevue, WA
About The Position
Symetra is seeking an entry-level Event Planner to support our events team with the planning and execution of travel-based and local events. This role is designed for someone early in their career who has a foundational understanding of event planning and is eager to develop their skills over time. The position focuses on logistical and administrative support, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience across a variety of events. This role does not require extensive prior experience, but candidates should have some exposure to events and an understanding of basic event concepts. Growth opportunities may develop over time; however, this role is not intended for candidates seeking immediate advancement. This is supporting one of our clients who is located in the Bellevue, WA area. This is not in Renton.
Requirements
- Entry-level experience in event planning, hospitality, marketing, administrative support, or a related field
- Basic understanding of event planning concepts and processes
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to learn and develop within the role over time
- Comfortable supporting both travel-based and in-person events
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and logistical support for travel-based events coordinated by the Event Planner
- Assist with event registration management, including attendee tracking and communications
- Support event logistics such as venue coordination, vendor communication, shipping materials, and onsite preparation
- Help manage timelines, checklists, and event documentation
- Assist with in-office and local Bellevue-area events, as needed
- Support post-event tasks including surveys, reporting, and follow-up communications
- Collaborate with internal partners and vendors to ensure smooth event execution
- Perform general clerical and organizational tasks related to event planning
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- 401(k)/Roth
- Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HAS & DCFSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
