Events Manager

About Lantern

Lantern connects individuals with top-tier specialty healthcare providers across the nation, focusing on delivering exceptional care with significant cost savings for employers and their employees. The platform offers a curated Network of Excellence, including specialists in surgery, cancer treatment, infusions, and more. Each member benefits from a dedicated care team guiding them through their healthcare journey, helping them return to health, family, and work. With widespread access to specialists, Lantern is trusted by major employers to serve over 6 million members nationwide.

Core Values

• Decision-making rooted in logic and valuing progress.
• Commitment to inclusivity and embracing diverse perspectives within the team.
• Possession of grit, ambition, and the drive to tackle complex challenges with innovative ideas.
• Customer-centric approach retaining humanity in every decision, motivated by improving client outcomes.
• Integrity focused on truthfulness rather than comforting answers.
• Thriving in collaborative team environments that foster innovation and change.

Position Overview

The Events Manager is vital in planning and executing a diverse range of events including conferences, tradeshows, field marketing events, partner collaborations, hosted gatherings, and the annual client summit. Reporting within a high-achieving events team with significant budget and executive support, this role demands strong organizational skills and a passion for creating impactful experiences that contribute to measurable business results.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end planning and delivery of B2B events such as venue negotiation, budget management, vendor coordination, logistics, and on-site event supervision.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, sales, and customer success teams to align event goals with broader business objectives and audience engagement strategies.
• Develop and nurture relationships with industry partners, sponsors, and exhibitors to optimize event participation and support.
• Work alongside content and design teams to create compelling event marketing collateral including invitations, emails, social media posts, and signage.
• Manage attendee registration, maintain databases, and ensure clear communication before, during, and following events.
• Coordinate with external vendors and agencies to provide audiovisual support, catering, production quality, and other event necessities.
• Track event performance metrics, oversee expenses, and prepare detailed post-event analyses to evaluate ROI and inform improvements.
• Adhere to internal processes such as maintaining production documentation, updating project management boards, tracking budgets, and managing campaigns within Salesforce.
• Stay updated on latest industry trends, technologies, and event innovations to continuously elevate event quality and effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in event planning and management with hands-on leadership in conferences and tradeshow sponsorships, preferably within B2B, corporate, healthcare, or employer benefits sectors.
• Exceptional project management capabilities with aptitude for multitasking, prioritizing, and thriving under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Creative, proactive strategizer with attention to detail and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency with project management and CRM tools such as Monday.com, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends as needed.

Desired Attributes

• Accountability in managing comprehensive event lifecycles, ensuring deadline and budget compliance with high ownership.
• Ability to design innovative event strategies while executing tactical operational tasks to create impactful experiences.
• Strength in fostering collaboration across internal functions and external partners to maximize event success.
• Problem-solving expertise to adapt effectively to unforeseen challenges without compromising quality.
• Strong focus on business impact by aligning events with pipeline growth and revenue objectives.
• Technical aptitude in utilizing event technologies and internal systems to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Self-driven approach to identify needs and advance projects independently without detailed supervision.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance policy.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lantern is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic in employment and benefits.