Events Specialist

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Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

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• Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

This position offers a hybrid work option up to 50% remote and is open to WI‑Sun Prairie; WI‑Prairie du Sac; WI‑Janesville; WI‑Onalaska; WI‑Johnson Creek.

This position integrates client education initiatives with methodical event execution, requiring a proactive approach to planning and attention to detail. Creates impactful and meaningful experiences while continually seeking improvement. Responsible for assisting in the execution of all Compeer Financial events and trade shows, both internal and external, ensuring alignment with brand standards. Collaborates across departments to support the identification and proposal of event opportunities, helps set goals, develops content, and manages promotion plans.

Additionally, coordinates event logistics, demonstrating strong organizational and project management skills.

• Contributes to multi-year event strategy and roadmap development to support long-term organizational and brand goals.
• Partners cross-functionally to define event objectives, themes, audiences, timelines, and success metrics aligned with marketing and business priorities.
• Executes end-to-end event and tradeshow initiatives, ensuring seamless delivery and meaningful stakeholder engagement.
• Delivers exhibit and event solutions that align with marketing strategy, business objectives, and cost-optimization targets.
• Measures sales impact, engagement, lead capture, and ROI through effective use of event technologies and analytics.
• Manages exhibit and event budgets, ensuring financial accuracy, accountability, and optimization.
• Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal governance requirements in collaboration with compliance teams.
• Maintains and optimizes the annual marketing events calendar to support integrated, multichannel marketing efforts.
• Supports leadership with forecasting, reporting, special initiatives, and strategic growth planning.
• Develops and implements contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies to address operational challenges and disruptions.
• Conducts market and competitive research to identify emerging trends, innovations, and opportunities in event strategy.

• Actively participates in collaboration committees, contributing valuable insights and driving cross-functional initiatives.
• Proactively seeks out opportunities to incorporate events with campaigns where appropriate.
• Evaluates trade shows and event opportunities to ensure consistency with brand and campaign goals.
• Evaluates trade shows and event opportunities, ensuring alignment with brand identity and campaign objectives.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Event Planning, or another related field of study or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in event management, coordination…