Marketing Sponsorships and Events Specialist at Optum

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Marketing Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of events and sponsorship opportunities and support provider marketing initiatives across the Optum New York and New Jersey region. The Specialist is a dynamic and integral member of our marketing team. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including external vendors and organizations, to strengthen our connection with the communities we serve and elevate the awareness of our providers and services.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with experience in event management and provider marketing support, who is proactive, well-organized and highly motivated. The Specialist possess strong communication skills, a passion for their work and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. They should excel at seeking new insights, finding creative solutions, and measuring results, while comfortably collaborating and communicating with business partners and vendors to ensure the successful coordination and execution of events.

If you are located within a commutable distance to Long Island, Hudson Valley, or North Jersey, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee sponsorship events across the region, ensuring they align with regional and business priorities. Serve as the primary point of contact for all sponsorship and event-related requests
• Develop and integrate engaging activities to boost participation and engagement at events
• Encourage increased participation by internal teams through effective communication and motivation
• Organize on-site logistics, including materials about Optum services, giveaways, contests and more
• Collaborate with provider marketing to offer support related to events and sponsorship marketing, as well as highlighting provider achievements and awards across the organization
• Coordinate with volunteers to ensure smooth on-site operations
• Lead meetings with detailed presentations for on-site expectations to all relevant parties
• Secure events by managing contracts and ensuring that all legal and financial aspects are handled efficiently
• Manage budgets for events, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial guidelines
• Build and refine our sponsorship program for the year ahead, keeping regional and business priorities in mind
• Regularly communicate with key business partners, such as practice managers, to ensure alignment and timely delivery of requests
• Utilize project management systems (e.g., Workfront, Asana) to ensure workflows and projects remain on task and lead assigned projects from start to finish
• Collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams, developing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders
• Utilize project management systems (e.g,, Workfront, Asana) to ensure workflows and projects remain on task and lead assigned projects from start to finish
• Quickly learn and adapt to new processes and continuously refine systems and seek innovative solutions
• Understand and adapt to the Optum culture

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 3+ years of project management experience or Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of experience in marketing, advertising or related field
• 2+ years project management experience
• Proven solid writing/communications skills
• Proven solid organizational skills
• Proven ability to commute to events and offices in New Jersey, Long Island, and Hudson Valley

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with marketing project management systems (Workfront/Asana)
• Event management experience
• Proven keen attention to detail and strong project management skills with a track record of managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Proven self-starter with the ability to balance and execute multiple projects concurrently

Personal Characteristics

• Curiosity for continuous learning and ability to apply insights to the business
• Energized by a fast-paced growth-focused organization
• Comfortable working in ambiguous situations and change; able to creatively find solutions to challenges and "cut through the clutter" to get things done
• Flexible in adapting to changing business requirements
• A drive to innovate and consider new approaches
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.