Marketing Sponsorships and Events Specialist I at Optum | New York City, NY | $73K/yr – $130K/yr

Optum

Marketing Sponsorships and Events Specialist I

New York City, NY (Remote)

$73K/yr – $130K/yrIntern/New Grad3+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own regional event sponsorships and drive a disciplined, end-to-end program from contract to on-site execution, balancing business priorities with cross-functional collaboration.

Event ownership: manage sponsorships, budgets, and on-site logistics to ensure smooth delivery.
Cross-functional coordination: partner with provider marketing and practice managers to align campaigns and communications.
Process discipline: use Workfront/Asana to run end-to-end projects and continually refine the sponsorship program.

Job Description

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

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

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

a comprehensive benefits package
incentive and recognition programs
equity stock purchase
401k contribution
all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Optum

We’re evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. It’s why we put your unique needs at the heart of everything we do, making it easy and affordable to manage health and well-being. We are delivering the right care how and when it’s needed; providing support to make smarter and healthier choices; and making prescription services easier, while helping you save money along the way. It’s everything health care should be. Together, for better health.Optum is part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH).

Founded in 1985

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA

102K employees (1,727 in marketing)

www.optum.com/en