Meeting and Events Associate

The Land O'Lakes, Inc. Meetings and Experiences team is responsible for the successful procurement, planning and execution of Land O’Lakes enterprise meetings and events for internal and external audiences. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Meeting and Experience Associate to join our team. In this role you will oversee a portfolio of small to mid-sized programs from inception through execution.

• Comprehensive Event Planning & Execution: Lead the planning and execution of small- to mid-size events, overseeing budgets, vendor negotiations, timelines, communications, rooming lists, meeting specs and all other program logistics. Ensure alignment of event goals with organizational objectives. Develop comprehensive event timelines, project plans, and checklists to ensure all elements are executed flawlessly
• On-site Operations Expertise: Provide on-site operations expertise, serving as the primary contact for escalations, making real-time decisions, and ensuring the smooth execution and success of the event. Travel on-site to support select domestic and international events as assigned.
• Procurement & Vendor Management: Source and negotiate contracts with venues, catering services, and vendors for assigned events. Lead the procurement of event promotional items, ensuring accuracy, timely delivery, and adherence to quality standards
• Logistics Oversight and Communication Management: Oversee the complete lifecycle of the registration website development process using Cvent for assigned programs. This includes managing timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring a seamless and user-friendly registration experience for all attendees. Design event communications, including attendee communications, email invitations, confirmations, and program materials, ensuring consistent messaging throughout the event.

Salary range: $59,840 - $89,760 (In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges)

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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