Awards and Events Specialist

VNS Health
paid time off, tuition reimbursement
United States, New York, New York
220 East 42nd Street (Show on map)
Oct 10, 2025
Overview Plans and leads VNS Health internal events, including award celebrations, management meetings, and other on-site and off-site meetings in connection with celebratory days/weeks/months. Works under general direction of VP, Enterprise Communications and in collaboration with all lines of business, departments and team members to ensure internal events achieve quality standards and are executed within budget parameters. Oversees the processes and administration of all internal recognition awards other than Above and Beyond the Call of Duty (ABCD) and Initiative Awards, throughout the calendar year. What We Provide Referral bonus opportunities Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Employer-matched retirement saving funds Personal and financial wellness programs Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities What You Will Do Partners with internal teams and external consultants as necessary. Manages the content development print/digital collateral such as invitations, emails, email reminders, event programs, on-site signage, etc. Oversees all scheduling and securing internal or external venues. Identifies, purchases and distributes gift items as applicable, including award prizes. Serves as primary contact for all food and beverage, audio visual, and floral/decor needs and decisions. Sends invitations in a timely manner, monitors RSVPs accordingly and follow-up. Facilitates development of run of show and scripts for the events. Manages the 'day of' event activities; set up, coordination with vendors, check-in, etc. Tracks and measures success of events according to metrics to be determined. Manages expenses, including monitoring payment and processing of invoices. Helps facilitate nomination processes for internal awards to be executed in accordance with rules and in a timely manner. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in marketing or communications or equivalent work experience required Work Experience: Minimum four years of experience in related field, previous experience managing events required Excellent communications, interpersonal, decision-making, organization, planning and project management skills required Demonstrated ability to multi-task and possess a strong sense of attention to detail required A Self-Starter: proactively anticipates needs and facilitates next steps. required Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) required Pay Range USD $63,800.00 - USD $79,800.00 /Yr. About Us VNS Health is one of the nation's largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 130 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives us - we help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 "neighbors" who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond.