AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System - the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

We are in search of an Event Planner II or Event Planner III to join our Learning and Development department in Spokane, Washington (Headquarters). This full-time position reports to the VP, Learning Operations and is accountable for collaborating with others to plan and execute employee and customer events and coordinate event logistics.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule and one-time home office stipend after initial training period.

Compensation Information

The base salary range for this position is:

Level II: $63,000 - $95,000; bonus at target is 10% of salary.

Level III: $69,000 - $108,000; bonus at target is 10% of salary.

Job Requirements

• Lead organization-wide scheduling, ensuring alignment to established AgWest event priority and hierarchy.
• Confirm key roles for events at AgWest (e.g. Executive Sponsor, Approver, Program Lead, etc.) and adjudicate event scheduling, time horizons and roles.
• Serve as primary contact for hotel and event venues across AgWest's territory, manage food/beverage agreements BEOs) and provide on-site event logistics support at events.
• Monitor events to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of problems; participate in post-event evaluations to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with Learning Operations Analysts and VP, Board Secretary on venue specifications (including food/beverage and audio/visual).
• Manage relationship with vendors and third-party sourcing agencies as needed. Cultivate new relationships aligned with event objectives and company needs.
• Manage overnight event logistics including registration, hotel room reservations and assignments, transportation and food throughout event life cycle.
• Understand event budgets, monitory event expenditures and review invoices for accuracy and preparation for payment, maintain necessary records and billing history.
• Human Resource Leadership
  • Provide proactive human resource leadership to promote high levels of employee engagement, customer service, teamwork and productivity
  • Promote a diverse and inclusive workplace throughout the organization
  • Ensure performance management actions are consistent across area of responsibility and aligned with organization expectations
  • Promote talent management and succession planning to ensure adequate and effective staffing through employee transitions
• Communicate and model AgWest's commitment to employee and customer engagement; actively work with assigned staff to advance stewardship and community service initiatives.
• Perform all duties and maintains all standards in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and internal controls, and ensure assigned staff follow organization policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Represent and communicate the values, purpose, and mission of the organization to employees, customers, the public, and other target audiences.

Minimum Requirements

• Generally requires Associate's degree in hospitality management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Generally requires three or more years' experience coordinating events in a corporate environment
• Effective communications skills, including writing, proof reading and speaking
• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage concurrent projects and work assignments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related field
• Progressively responsible hospitality or event management experience, preferably for organizations or events of 300 individuals or more
• Experience with Adobe InDesign or other design platforms

Benefits Offered by AgWest

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
• Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 11 holidays and 3 volunteer
• 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest!

*Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.

Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at: https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.