Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.
The Opportunity:
The Senior Events and Meetings Planner will develop and implement internal and external meetings, along with company events. This highly visible role will interface effectively as a strategic partner to the organization and directly support the Manager, Events and Meetings. A successful Senior Events and Meetings Planner is an organized multitasker, is able to handle many diverse projects at once, meets deadlines, and engages with multiple departments across the organization. This position consistently upholds the Velera brand vision standards and quality and achieves the experience objectives established with the Sales and Client Growth organizations.
Day in the Life:
- Develops and executes various internal and external-facing meetings for up to 500 people, including clients, prospects, consultants, and industry representatives.
- Responsible for full plan and execution of these events, including management of hotel, caterers, technology, transportation, and off-site events.
- Works in conjunction with the Manager, Events and Meetings, and the Events team to plan and execute Velera’s Annual Client Conference, both in-person and/or virtual.
- Responsibilities include planning and execution of attendee experience, engagement with site management, off-site events, technology, and any needed responsibilities as required to deliver on the expectations of the Velera brand.
- Responsible for the planning and execution of the Advisory Group/Co-Creation Council meetings, including management of onsite and virtual vendor partners, content planning and execution, brand/graphics, and attendee experience.
- Responsible for the planning and execution of multiple Growth Organization meetings.
- Ability and knowledge to RFP hotels and vendors with skills in contract negotiation.
- Develops and oversees budgets for individual events, balancing creative execution and fiscal responsibility.
- Oversight of tradeshows, including budget management, creative deliverables, and serving as the internal lead on the events team.
- Leads planning and execution for Thought Leadership events, including Velera’s Insight Exchange/ Road Shows, either in-person, virtual, or hybrid.
- Leads planning of tradeshows and events for all Velera brands and companies.
- Serves as liaison with vendors, speakers, and VIPs on all event-related matters.
- Continues to innovate the attendee experience for all Velera events, with a constant focus on continuous improvement.
- Partners with all facets of the Marketing team, including Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Communications, Creative, and Web/Digital, to create an excellent brand experience for all Velera events.
- Provides virtual meeting support where needed, both internally and externally, serving as a subject matter expert in the virtual meeting space.
- Is responsible for the Velera Events and Meeting platform and experience.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or Communications, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Seven (7) years of experience coordinating special events in a corporate environment in technology, financial, or association space required.
- Proficiency in Cvent as a meeting management tool.
- Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet computer software applications
- Ability to travel as needed, as much as 25-40% of the time.
About Velera
At Velera we are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected. We understand, attract and engage a diverse workforce where every employee can live up to their full potential; ensuring that our employee base reflects the consumers we serve. The result of this effort is an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We strive to foster a safe and inclusive work environment for people to bring their authentic selves in order to build a better community within our company and with our partners. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HERE!
Pay Equity
$67,700.00 - $86,300.00Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Great Work/Life Benefits!
Competitive wages
Medical with telemedicine
Dental and Vision
Basic and Optional Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Maternity, Parental, Family Care
Community Volunteer Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Disability Insurance
401k (with employer match)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Supplemental Insurance
Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness program
Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions
Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.
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This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.
As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at [email protected] for assistance.
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