Corporate Events Planner - Commercial Bank

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* Location:

** 127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio

Job Description
** Position Location Policy**
* ** General

Location:

** Cleveland, OH, Open to candidates within the Key Bank office (non-branch location) in Eastern, Central and Mountain time zones. Ohio highly preferred.  +
** Hybrid Requirement (if within specific cities):
** If the selected candidate resides in Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, or Albany, NY, they are expected to work on-site 3 days per week at the nearest Key Bank office (non-branch location).  +
** Remote Option:
** If the selected candidate lives outside of Key Bank’s geographic footprint, the position will be considered fully remote.  + East Coast time zone schedule required
** Job Summary
** As part of the Commercial Events team, the Corporate Events Planner works to develop, plan, execute, measure, and effectively communicate client events and trade shows within the Commercial Bank. This role is responsible for all activities associated with these special events, including planning, logistics, communication, and onsite support.

** Essential Functions
*** 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 trade shows.
* 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 Key Bank 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.
** Education
* ** Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent experience events, marketing, communications (required)
Work Experience
* 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
** Skills
* ** 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.
** Core Competencies
*** All Key Bank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.
** Physical Demands
*** General Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.
** Travel
* ** Up to 25% travel with overnight stay.
** Driving Requirements
*** Ability to occasionally operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license.
** Work Location Category
*** Hybrid (3+ days)
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