Event Planner Jobs
Event Planner jobs are open across hospitality, corporate, nonprofit, and higher education, at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior director, with specializations in weddings, conferences, and experiential marketing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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What You'll Do
Develop and implements all aspects of small to medium-size events and meeting planning requirements. Work directly with a Lead Planner on tasks pertaining to the event. Ensure timely and effective implementation of all operational aspects of a meeting or event.
Create program documentation to include agendas, event portfolios, overviews, budgets and proposals.
Meet with business leadership to understand specific events and meeting needs. Presents basic to moderately complex event plans and outcomes to the business, including executives, ensuring a clear understanding on how their vision is being supported.
Provide regular updates to business stakeholders on event progress Researches and responds to event related issues as they arise.
Participate in planning and scheduling to establish deadlines and ensure the timely completion of independent tasks, short and long-term projects.
Create and maintain detailed project plans for assigned programs to ensure all projects are handled appropriately and completed in timely manner.
Submit requests into the marketing project management system to create physical and digital event assets. Collaborate across marketing teams to ensure projects are completed according to timelines.
Prepare cost summary and recommendation for Director of Meetings and Events and stakeholder review/approval.
Compose and edit communications for meetings and events to ensure all internal and external stakeholders are knowledgeable of events taking place.
What it Takes
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
Experience in event management and hospitality industry.
Experience with virtual events preferred.
Knowledge of safety and risk mitigation measures to execute events in a safe and secure environment.
Ability to work within specific time limitations and deadlines.
Willing to travel extensively, work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills including political acumen and social perceptiveness. Ability to provide outstanding and positive customer service to all stakeholders and levels of management.
Demonstrated positive attitude and flexibility with change management.
Excellent judgment, decision-making and problem recognition/avoidance/resolution skills, including skill in determining those issues/problems that need to be brought to management's attention.
Proficient in the use of personal computers, automated systems, and software applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Here is what you can look forward to as part of our team:
At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. We’re committed to supporting the whole you, which is why we offer a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.
Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy the best of both worlds. With optional work from home on Mondays and Fridays and join your team in the office Tuesday through Thursday to collaborate and learn. We provide the technology and tools you need for both your office and home workspace from day one.
Dining on Us: Depending on your location, we may provide a stipend that can be used at our on-site cafeteria or a meal allowance to keep you fueled.
Continuous Learning: Unlock your potential through Sentry University and take advantage of our tuition reimbursement program.
Comprehensive Benefits: We support your whole self with group medical, dental, and vision insurance along with parental leave, pet insurance, caregiver leave, and wellness resources. Options for HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA are available.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy your generous Paid Time Off allowance to rest and take advantage of paid Volunteer Time Off to support your community.
Investing in Your Future: We’re committed to your long-term financial well-being. We offer a 100% company match on the first 8% you contribute to your 401(k) each pay period, and those funds vest immediately.
Giving Back: Through the Sentry Foundation, we’re proud to support the United Way and make a difference in our communities.
Why Join Sentry?
At Sentry, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We’re proud to be recognized for the culture we’ve built, earning spots on Forbes’ lists for America’s Best Midsize Employers and Best Employers for New Grads, as well as Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Diversity. These honors reflect our commitment to your professional satisfaction and growth.
Building on a Legacy
Our future is bright, but it’s anchored in a long history of stability. Since our founding in 1904, we’ve dedicated ourselves to helping businesses protect their futures. That trust has made us one of the largest and most financially stable mutual insurance companies in the U.S. We’re proud to have maintained an A+ rating from A.M. Best, the industry’s leading authority, for over 30 years.
Your Career, Our Community
Whether you’re working at our headquarters in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, or one of our many offices across the country, you’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment. Explore the Our Teams tab on our Career Page to see the diverse career paths we offer, with a focus on ongoing development and professional growth.
Ready to own your future? Join us at Sentry, opportunities await!
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Thank you for your interest in Sentry!
Katelynne Rivera
Katelynne.Rivera@Sentry.com
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.
What You'll Do
Develop and implements all aspects of small to medium-size events and meeting planning requirements. Work directly with a Lead Planner on tasks pertaining to the event. Ensure timely and effective implementation of all operational aspects of a meeting or event.
Create program documentation to include agendas, event portfolios, overviews, budgets and proposals.
Meet with business leadership to understand specific events and meeting needs. Presents basic to moderately complex event plans and outcomes to the business, including executives, ensuring a clear understanding on how their vision is being supported.
Provide regular updates to business stakeholders on event progress Researches and responds to event related issues as they arise.
Participate in planning and scheduling to establish deadlines and ensure the timely completion of independent tasks, short and long-term projects.
Create and maintain detailed project plans for assigned programs to ensure all projects are handled appropriately and completed in timely manner.
Submit requests into the marketing project management system to create physical and digital event assets. Collaborate across marketing teams to ensure projects are completed according to timelines.
Prepare cost summary and recommendation for Director of Meetings and Events and stakeholder review/approval.
Compose and edit communications for meetings and events to ensure all internal and external stakeholders are knowledgeable of events taking place.
What it Takes
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
Experience in event management and hospitality industry.
Experience with virtual events preferred.
Knowledge of safety and risk mitigation measures to execute events in a safe and secure environment.
Ability to work within specific time limitations and deadlines.
Willing to travel extensively, work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills including political acumen and social perceptiveness. Ability to provide outstanding and positive customer service to all stakeholders and levels of management.
Demonstrated positive attitude and flexibility with change management.
Excellent judgment, decision-making and problem recognition/avoidance/resolution skills, including skill in determining those issues/problems that need to be brought to management's attention.
Proficient in the use of personal computers, automated systems, and software applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Here is what you can look forward to as part of our team:
At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. We’re committed to supporting the whole you, which is why we offer a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.
Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy the best of both worlds. With optional work from home on Mondays and Fridays and join your team in the office Tuesday through Thursday to collaborate and learn. We provide the technology and tools you need for both your office and home workspace from day one.
Dining on Us: Depending on your location, we may provide a stipend that can be used at our on-site cafeteria or a meal allowance to keep you fueled.
Continuous Learning: Unlock your potential through Sentry University and take advantage of our tuition reimbursement program.
Comprehensive Benefits: We support your whole self with group medical, dental, and vision insurance along with parental leave, pet insurance, caregiver leave, and wellness resources. Options for HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA are available.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy your generous Paid Time Off allowance to rest and take advantage of paid Volunteer Time Off to support your community.
Investing in Your Future: We’re committed to your long-term financial well-being. We offer a 100% company match on the first 8% you contribute to your 401(k) each pay period, and those funds vest immediately.
Giving Back: Through the Sentry Foundation, we’re proud to support the United Way and make a difference in our communities.
Why Join Sentry?
At Sentry, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We’re proud to be recognized for the culture we’ve built, earning spots on Forbes’ lists for America’s Best Midsize Employers and Best Employers for New Grads, as well as Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Diversity. These honors reflect our commitment to your professional satisfaction and growth.
Building on a Legacy
Our future is bright, but it’s anchored in a long history of stability. Since our founding in 1904, we’ve dedicated ourselves to helping businesses protect their futures. That trust has made us one of the largest and most financially stable mutual insurance companies in the U.S. We’re proud to have maintained an A+ rating from A.M. Best, the industry’s leading authority, for over 30 years.
Your Career, Our Community
Whether you’re working at our headquarters in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, or one of our many offices across the country, you’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment. Explore the Our Teams tab on our Career Page to see the diverse career paths we offer, with a focus on ongoing development and professional growth.
Ready to own your future? Join us at Sentry, opportunities await!
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Thank you for your interest in Sentry!
Katelynne Rivera
Katelynne.Rivera@Sentry.com
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in event planner jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, communications, or a related field
- Proficiency in event management software such as Cvent or Eventbrite
- Demonstrated experience coordinating events from 50 to 500-plus attendees
- Strong vendor negotiation and contract management skills
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential preferred for senior roles
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent events and meet firm deadlines
Tips for Your Event Planner Job Search
Quantify your events on your resume
Hiring managers want to see scope, not just titles. List attendee counts, budget sizes, and the number of vendors you coordinated per event. Numbers turn vague experience into something a recruiter can picture and compare against their needs.
Build a portfolio before applying
Event planning is a visual field. Compile run-of-show documents, floor plans, vendor contracts, and photos from past events into a shareable PDF or online folder. Interviewers ask for work samples, and having them ready signals you take the role seriously.
Target job titles beyond event planner
Many openings for this work are posted as meeting planner, event coordinator, conference services manager, or experiential marketing specialist. Search all of these when scanning openings so you don't miss roles that match your skill set but use different language.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists event planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a logistics scenario for interviews
Most event planner interviews include a scenario question about a vendor cancellation, a venue problem, or a budget cut mid-event. Walk through a real example from your experience: what went wrong, what you decided, and what the outcome was for the client or attendee.
Negotiate based on event complexity
When discussing compensation, tie your ask to the complexity of events you've managed, not just years of experience. An annual gala with 500 attendees and 30 vendors is a stronger anchor than seniority alone, and it shifts the conversation toward your specific value.
Event Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most event planners?
Service Corporation International, 24 Seven Talent, and Opensity solutions are hiring the most event planners right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Corporate, hospitality, and nonprofit employers consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many event planner jobs are remote?
About 44% of event planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote roles concentrated in planning, coordination, and vendor communication work rather than on-site execution. In-person attendance is still required for setup, day-of management, and client-facing roles at physical venues.
How do you become an event planner?
Start by earning a degree in hospitality management, communications, or marketing, then gain hands-on experience through internships, volunteer coordination roles, or assisting at catering companies and venues. Build a portfolio of real events you've helped run, pursue the Certified Meeting Professional credential once you have qualifying experience, and take on progressively larger events to demonstrate your range.
Can you get hired as an event planner with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level event coordinator roles often require only a relevant degree and demonstrated organizational ability. Volunteer work for nonprofit galas, campus events, or community fundraisers counts as real experience and gives you portfolio material. Highlight transferable skills like vendor communication, budget tracking, and logistics from any prior role, and apply to coordinator positions at hotels, convention centers, or event agencies that train new staff.
What does the event planner interview process look like?
Most event planner interviews include an initial phone screen focused on your event experience and availability, followed by one or two rounds with the hiring manager and sometimes a client-facing stakeholder. Expect behavioral questions about handling vendor problems, tight budgets, or last-minute changes. Some employers ask you to walk through a past event end-to-end or present a sample run-of-show document as a practical exercise.
Where can I find and apply to event planner jobs?
You can find and apply to event planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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