The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard.
A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?
Job Summary
This role supports the Director of Events with planning, logistics, and project management while independently managing assigned events, including vendor coordination, event design and production, technology, and stakeholder consultations. A primary focus is overseeing operations of the Portland Hub, ensuring it serves as a space for employees to connect, engage, and learn. Responsibilities include booking and managing onsite spaces and handling full event planning for larger gatherings, which involves hotel blocks, catering, transportation, and activities. The planner will also be onsite during events. Additional events outside Portland will be managed as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
Manage all phases of assigned events, including planning, budgeting, communication, on-site execution, and post-event analysis.
Coordinate event logistics such as site selection, vendor management, travel, lodging, meals, entertainment, agendas, and meeting spaces.
Oversee onsite setups, building arrangements, and AV technology vendor coordination.
Collaborate with enterprise-wide stakeholders to plan and execute events across departments.
Maintain contracts and updated lists of local suppliers and vendors.
Manage event technology platforms, including online registration systems, mobile apps, and related communications.
Administer event budgets, track expenses, approve invoices, and ensure cost efficiency.
Support additional projects and programs for the Director of Events and company leadership.
Skills and Background You’ll Need
Education: High School Diploma Required. Bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality, marketing or related field preferred.
Experience: 2-3 years’ experience in corporate events and/or meeting planning.
Proven ability to manage complex logistics with exceptional organizational and event planning skills.
Experience in contract negotiation and vendor management.
Background in catering or banquet operations preferred.
Employees in this role must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Portland Hub and be able to travel there as needed to perform job responsibilities.
Occasional travel only (such as for planning purposes, team building, or conferences) may be required.
Professional licensure or certifications such as CMP preferred.
Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate
Driving Success: Acts with urgency, pursues ambitious goals and shows resilience in the face of obstacles and setbacks.
Adaptability: Sees possibilities in changing circumstances, accepts and understands change and alters behavior as necessary.
Improvement Mindset: Continually seeks new ways to create business/ customer value by identifying and implementing opportunities for improved efficiency, effectiveness and innovation.
Costumer Focus: Understands and anticipates both internal and external customer needs and develops customer-inspired solutions that exceed expectations.
Winning Together: Actively engages colleagues to achieve shared outcomes by developing trust, inviting diverse perspectives and pushing to bring the best ideas forward.
We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:
A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
An annual incentive bonus plan
Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.
Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.
The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.
Salary Range:
$66,000.00 - $96,250.00Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.
Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. After any conditional offer of employment is made, the background check will include an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain and correct background information. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.