Senior Event Planner

Duke Energy Corporation

. Lead end-to-end planning and logistical coordination for executive-level meetings and events .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event planning and logistical coordination, with a strong focus on stakeholder communication, budget management, and risk assessment. Proven ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple concurrent events while ensuring high standards of service and execution.

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Event PlanningProject ManagementStakeholder CommunicationBudget ManagementSupplier Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Event CoordinationContract ReviewRisk ManagementProposal DevelopmentBudget Tracking

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCollaborationCustomer ServiceProblem SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365

Industry Keywords

Logistical CoordinationExecutive MeetingsVenue SelectionSupplier ManagementEvent Execution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end planning and logistical coordination for executive-level meetings and events
Serve as the primary liaison among senior stakeholders, Duke Energy service providers, and external suppliers
Define event objectives, requirements, timelines, roles, deliverables, and success measures with executive stakeholders
Support external nonprofit and association meetings held in Duke Energy meeting spaces
Manage multiple concurrent events, including schedules, resources, dependencies, and risks
Advise stakeholders on venue selection, facilities, logistics, event procedures, risk considerations, and delivery options
Lead onsite event execution, including supplier coordination, service integration, issue resolution, and stakeholder support
Conduct final readiness reviews and coordinate contingency plans and deliverables
Partner with Enterprise Protective Services on event safety, access requirements, executive movement, emergency readiness, and issue escalation
Translate stakeholder requirements into requests for proposals, supplier specifications, scopes of work, and contractual terms
Source and evaluate venues and suppliers
Negotiate pricing, concessions, service levels, deposits, cancellation terms, and other commercial provisions
Review contracts and maintain productive supplier relationships
Develop event estimates and budgets, track and report expenditures, and advise on financial risks
Review supplier invoices and resolve discrepancies
Identify cost-saving opportunities
Support travel to offsite venues and occasional early-morning or evening event execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and seven years of relevant experience in event planning, hospitality, project management, or a related field; OR high school diploma or equivalent and ten years of relevant experience in event planning, hospitality, project management, or a related field
Strong analytical, written, verbal, and presentation skills
Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all organizational levels
Demonstrated accountability, sound judgment, and organization
Ability to manage complex projects, competing priorities, and deadlines
Strong collaboration and customer service skills
Ability to resolve issues, influence outcomes, and remain professional under pressure
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and other tools for communication, presentations, collaboration, budget tracking, reporting, and document management
Ability to learn new systems quickly and use technology to improve accuracy, productivity, workflow efficiency, and reporting quality
Exceptional attention to detail and sustained accuracy across complex, high-volume, and routine work
Ability to work independently, exercise appropriate discretion, and escalate risks or decisions when necessary
Flexibility to support early-morning, evening, travel, and other event-related business needs as required
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Must live within a reasonable commute to the designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way
Must possess all basic/required qualifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Hybrid work arrangement (three days onsite and two days remote, subject to business needs and company policy)