Job Details Req ID: 119551 Supported Practice: Heartland Dental Category: Marketing Location: Heartland Dental, St. Louis, MO Salary: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Position Summary: Marketingxa0Events Specialist, Marketingxa0Thexa0Marketingxa0Eventsxa0Specialistxa0plays a key role inxa0planning and executingxa0high-impactxa0virtual and in-person events thatxa0advancexa0Heartland Dental's brand andxa0strategicxa0priorities. This rolexa0isxa0designedxa0for someonexa0looking to grow a career in eventxa0strategy andxa0planning, gaining hands-on experience across eventxa0logistics,xa0material delivery,xa0coordination, and cross-functional collaboration.xa0The Specialist contributes to delivering consistent, high-quality brand experiences while building foundational skills in budgeting, vendorxa0coordinationxa0and event execution.xa0xa0The position is remote, with ongoing monthly travelxa0requiredxa0to support onsite events, team meetings, and event planning initiatives.xa0Heartland Dental is the nation''s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.This position reports to the Marketing Events Senior Manager and is part of thexa0Communicationsxa0& Events Team, offering opportunities for learning, mentorship, and professional growth.xa0xa0 Below is an overview of the duties and responsibilities you would take on in this role:xa0Support the planning and execution of virtual and in-person events that align with Heartland Dental'sxa0brand,xa0mission, vision, andxa0core valuesxa0xa0Lead defined workstreams within large-scale events, with increasing responsibility for end-to-end delivery over timexa0Assistxa0with eventxa0planning andxa0logistics,xa0includingxa0but not limited to project plans,xa0timelines, registration, materialxa0development, organization, delivery,xa0and post-event follow-upxa0Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align eventxa0objectivesxa0and success metricsxa0xa0Supportxa0budgetxa0planning and management, applying cost-conscious decision making whilexa0maintainingxa0experience and qualityxa0xa0Coordinate with external vendors, including trusted partners, eventsxa0partners, and venuesxa0xa0Overseexa0eventxa0materials,xa0supplies, andxa0brandedxa0swagxa0inventory,xa0includingxa0accuratexa0tracking, organization,xa0andxa0coordination of shipping to ensurexa0availabilityxa0forxa0seamless event executionxa0Support on-site event execution,xa0providing world-class customer service from set-up through the event andxa0breakdownxa0xa0Analyze event performance and attendee feedback to inform recommendations and continuous improvementxa0Develop an understanding of enterprise event planning complexity, including field impact and cross-functional coordinationxa0Contributexa0creativexa0ideas andxa0innovationsxa0toxa0enhancexa0event strategy,xa0attendeexa0experience, and operational effectivenessxa0Additionalxa0projects asxa0assigned.xa0xa0 Minimumxa0Requirements:xa0Minimum ofxa02 years of experience in event planning, marketing coordination, communications, hospitality, or a related fieldxa0orxa0equivalent combination of education and relevant experiencexa0Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities,xa0timelinesxa0and details in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational disciplinexa0Strongxa0verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholdersxa0Foundational understanding of eventxa0planning and execution, includingxa0logistics, timelines, vendorxa0coordinationxa0and on-site support, with willingness to learn industry standardsxa0xa0Customer-focused mindset with axa0commitment to delivering high-qualityxa0attendee experiencesxa0aligned withxa0brand standardsxa0xa0Collaborative, learning-oriented approach open to feedback, coaching, and professional developmentxa0Proficientxa0in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)xa0and anxa0ability to learn new tools and systemsxa0Willingness and ability toxa0travelxa0up to 30% (1-2 trips/month)xa0toxa0support on-site eventxa0execution, including occasional evening or weekend work basedxa0asxa0requiredxa0Desirable Qualifications:xa0Early experiencexa0inxa0eventxa0planningxa0through internships, part-time roles,xa0or hands-on involvementxa0Anxa0ability toxa0operatexa0effectively inxa0fast-paced, evolvingxa0environments, balancingxa0attention to detailxa0with adaptability and sound judgementxa0Strong problem-solving mindset,xa0withxa0thexa0ability toxa0anticipatexa0needs,xa0identifyxa0risks, and proactively propose solutionsxa0xa0Physical Requirements:xa0Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonablexa0accommodationxa0may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the positionxa0xa0Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerxa0xa0Ability toxa0lift upxa0to 40 pounds andxa0assistxa0with event preparation,xa0set-upxa0and tear-down as neededxa0xa0We put our people first at Heartland Dental, and that shows in our generous benefits package.xa0Companyxa0retainsxa0the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time.xa0We provide all employees and applicants forxa0employmentxa0the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.xa0With support for more than 3,100+ dentists and 24,000+ team members in more than 1,900 dental offices across 38xa0states and Washington, D.C.,xa0Heartland Dental offers a competitive benefits package and is committed toxa0providingxa0equal employment opportunities in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.xa0xa0