Corporate Events Planner

KeyBank•Cleveland, OH

2d•$63,000 - $96,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As part of the Commercial Events team, the Corporate Events Planner works to develop, plan, execute, measure, and effectively communicate client events and tradeshows within the Commercial Bank. This role is responsible for all activities associated with these special events, including planning, logistics, communication, and onsite support.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent experience events, marketing, communications (required)
Minimum of 2 years direct experience in events, marketing, communications role
Applied experience in project management
Experience developing communications or marketing materials, events communication/ marketing preferred
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and related Office applications to support event tracking, reporting, and creation of professional materials.
Experienced using project management tools to manage timelines, tasks, and workflows.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within team environments and across line of business leaders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills used to support stakeholders and event execution.
Strong ability to manage details, timelines, logistics, and multiple concurrent deliverables.
Strong ability to convey information clearly and effectively to stakeholders.
Ability to be proactive and demonstrate leadership in situations without direct authority.

Responsibilities

Partner with team members to understand event and tradeshow goals and requirements.
Plan and coordinate event logistics, including venue and vendor sourcing.
Generate ideas for gifts, entertainment, and other vendor needs.
Oversee sourcing, shipping, and print materials for assigned events.
Provide onsite event support as needed.
Support internal events when required.
Manage registration sites, updates, and invitations.
Create email invitations and coordinate marketing deliverables.
Develop pre‑event communications, including logistics and session details.
Lead marketing and communications for client events and tradeshows.
Share attendance updates and recaps with stakeholders.
Manage travel, expenses, and event budgets.
Maintain project plans, expense trackers, invoices, and other administrative tasks.
Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.