Corporate Events Planner, Bethesda Maryland

Aledade is looking for a Corporate Events Planner who will be a core member of the Aledade Events team. This individual will play a key role in planning and executing a range of Aledade team events, to include Market Summits, Aledade All Staff retreat across the country. The role acts as a project manager coordinating across internal stakeholders, external vendors, and competing priorities.  This position will report to Sr. Manager, Corporate Events with the Office of The President. 

You’re a people person who loves to think of new ways to make a splash in the world of events.  You’re a highly organized project manager who feels right at home coordinating across internal stakeholders, external vendors, and competing priorities. You’re proactive and can see issues and challenges before they arise and jump in to address them. You are creative and enjoy going above and beyond to make events magical and memorable for attendees. You have meticulous attention to detail and solid customer service skills.  You’re willing to roll up your sleeves, and no task is too big or small to help make Aledade’s events a success.

This position is located in our Bethesda, Maryland headquarters and offers a hybrid work environment (working in-office and remotely a few days a week). Candidates must live in Bethesda or its surrounding areas to be considered.

• Drives the planning of various Aledade events throughout the year including Market Summits, All Staff Retreats, networking and milestone events, team retreats and trainings, user events for our customers, and more.
• Developing and executing against project plans and  providing updates to the planning team, business units, and stakeholders.
• Advise Aledade team members on standard protocol and recommended action steps when creating events, as needed.
• Leading a range of logistical workstreams to ensure events run smoothly, such as setting up registration processes, designing name badges, selecting and ordering swag items, setting up and breaking down pre and post event, and much more.
• Additional project-based work as assigned that will allow for exposure to different parts of the company and contribute toward Aledade's mission.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• 6+ years of direct experience supporting events in a corporate or nonprofit setting
• Available to work across various time zones and/or non-traditional working hours on occasion, as needed
• Based in Bethesda area; able to work in-office in a hybrid capacity from Aledade’s downtown Bethesda office
• Able to travel up to 50% during busy season for corporate events

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable tackling challenges with a high level of autonomy
• Highly organized and proactive in raising questions around clarity, prioritization, blockers, and other points to drive assigned tasks forward
• Ability to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, prepare financial reports, and manage events budgets
• A collaborative team player with a roll-up your sleeves mentality

• Must be able to work out of Aledade’s downtown Bethesda office and travel to plan and attend corporate events in person as needed (around 50%)
• Working non-traditional hours as needed for events
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time. Extensive use of computers and keyboard. Occasional walking and lifting may be required.

Who We Are:

Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of payers, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives, and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place.

What Does This Mean for You?

At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission.

In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:

Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles

Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents, and domestic partners Robust time off plan 21 days of PTO in your first year 2 Paid Volunteer Days & 11 paid holidays

12 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents

6 weeks paid sabbatical after 6 years of service

Educational Assistant Program & Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program

401(K) with up to 4% match

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And much more!

At Aledade, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them!   We strive to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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