Lumen

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About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. We’re invested in providing the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Apply now to continue digitally connecting the world and shaping the future. The Role We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Internal Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of all internal-facing events, including employee town halls, VP forums, leadership summits, and other corporate milestones. This role will serve as the single-threaded owner for internal events, overseeing end-to-end logistics, stakeholder alignment, and virtual production. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, operational excellence, and a passion for employee engagement. This role reports to the Director of Events. Location and Schedule Work Location: This is a Work from Home position. Schedule: This role requires flexibility to accommodate event timelines, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays. Standard business hours apply for planning and administrative tasks, but on-site presence during events is mandatory. Travel: Travel may be required for off-site events and vendor meetings. The Main Responsibilities Key Duties ⦁ Own the strategy, planning, and execution of all internal events, ensuring alignment with company culture, leadership messaging, and employee engagement goals. ⦁ Lead the virtual event production team, overseeing platform setup, run-of-show, technical rehearsals, and live execution for hybrid and virtual formats. ⦁ Partner with executive leadership, HR, and corporate communications to develop event agendas, speaker prep, and messaging frameworks. ⦁ Manage internal event budgets, track expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high production standards. ⦁ Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, timely updates, and alignment across departments. ⦁ Develop and maintain event playbooks, templates, and best practices for internal activations, including AV, staging, branding, and audience experience. ⦁ Oversee vendor relationships related to internal events, including production partners, venues, and catering. ⦁ Track and report on internal event performance metrics, including attendance, engagement, feedback, and post-event ROI. ⦁ Deliver post-event recaps and improvement plans based on stakeholder feedback and employee surveys. ⦁ Lead and manage a team, providing clear direction and oversight of day-to-day work. ⦁ Coach and develop junior team members, fostering growth and professional development. ⦁ Create and maintain a positive, collaborative work environment that encourages engagement and high performance. ⦁ Supervise team deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and timely completion. ⦁ Manage agency relationships, driving alignment and efficiency across external partners. ⦁ Ensure operational effectiveness, optimizing processes and resources for maximum impact. Additional Responsibilities ⦁ Continuously improve internal event processes and innovate on formats that enhance employee experience and leadership visibility. ⦁ Stay current on industry trends in internal communications, virtual engagement, and corporate event production. ⦁ Collaborate with Corporate Communications to ensure internal events reflect company messaging, tone, and brand standards. ⦁ Coordinate with Marketing and HR teams to integrate storytelling, recognition, and culture-building into internal events. What We Look For in a Candidate Bachelor’s degree in business administration and/or Marketing A minimum of 10 years of Event Planning Experience managing a team Experienced in working directly with senior executives as a strong collaborator and partner. Demonstrated and consistent excellence in program management and leading large in-person and virtual events, comfortable to adjust at the moment and going above and beyond Experience working collaboratively on a team and cross-functionally with other departments. Understanding of marketing strategy and planning Skilled communicator with great interpersonal skills Meticulous attention to detail and highly organized Understanding of health and safety and accessibility regulations would be a plus May require domestic and/or international travel up to 25% Compensation This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. Location Based Pay Ranges $129,639 - $172,852 in these states: AL AR AZ FL GA IA ID IN KS KY LA ME MO MS MT ND NE NM OH OK PA SC SD TN UT VT WI WV WY $136,121 - $181,494 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI $142,603 - $190,137 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process. Learn more about Lumen's: Benefits Bonus Structure #LI-Remote #LI-MR1 Requisition #: 340692 Background Screening If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Equal Employment Opportunities We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. Disclaimer The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name. Application Deadline 11/29/2025