Sr Event Planner, Meetings - $26 to $38 per HOUR

DaVita is a leading healthcare company dedicated to providing high-quality kidney care and improving the lives of patients across the United States. Located in Denver, Colorado, DaVita offers a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture where innovation, compassion, and community are highly valued. Known for its comprehensive benefits and commitment to employee growth, DaVita fosters an environment that encourages professional development and personal well-being. The company is deeply committed to creating a workplace where all teammates feel a sense of belonging and purpose, aiming to integrate these values into every aspect of its organizational culture. Operating a hybrid work environment in Denver, the company offers its employees flexible work options combined with a supportive and dynamic business atmosphere. The Senior Meeting & Event Planner position at DaVita plays a critical role within the company’s internal meetings and events team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range from $62,000 to $91,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. Reporting directly to the Meetings & Events Manager, the Senior Meeting & Event Planner is tasked with independently leading large-scale corporate events, ensuring seamless planning, execution, and post-event activities. This position requires a proactive professional with advanced project management skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a proven ability to manage complex logistics and vendor relationships across multiple events. The successful candidate will be responsible for conceptualizing and implementing high-impact events that align with DaVita’s business goals and organizational strategies. Duties include managing all facets of event logistics such as budgeting, vendor negotiations, contract management, on-site leadership, and post-event evaluation. Additionally, this role demands collaboration with senior leadership to translate corporate objectives into memorable event experiences. The position includes hybrid work arrangements, requiring residency in the Denver, CO area, and involves approximately 10% travel, including occasional weekend work for onsite event support. DaVita places high importance on teamwork, communication, and adaptability, especially in a fast-paced and evolving work environment. Candidates must be comfortable using event management technology, particularly Cvent, and proficient in Microsoft Office tools. Certification as a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) is a plus but not mandatory. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization while advancing a career in event management with excellent benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, family support services, and professional development programs. DaVita encourages diverse applicants and strives to maintain an equal opportunity work environment where all employees can thrive and belong.

• Must live in the Denver, CO area with hybrid work environment
• Minimum of 3 to 4 years event planning or coordination experience
• Experience with registration software required
• Proven independent leadership of event projects
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation experience
• Ability to work in fast-paced, evolving team environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to travel approximately 10%
• Availability for weekend work when onsite at events
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift minimum 40 lbs unassisted and perform physical activity onsite