On-Site Travel Meetings & Event Planner II

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with theGallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

The KLC Meeting, Events, and Travel Team is seeking a joyful and enthusiastic Meeting Planner to help deliver innovative and memorable employee experiences at our National Support Center (NSC). This role serves as the main point of contact for NSC-based meetings and is responsible for owning and executing on-site meetings, including 7-8 Collab Weeks annually. This role supports meetings of all sizes and is responsible for internal client communications and department coordination. The Meeting Planner will oversee the full meeting lifecycle, from concept through completion, and will play a key role in creating engaging and welcoming on-site attendee experiences.

We are looking for a Meeting Planner who understands event cycles, can develop and manage meeting budgets, has excellent verbal and written communication skills, and collaborates effectively across internal and external teams. This role requires flexibility in schedule to support onsite meetings and events as needed.

Responsibilities
• Manage planning and execution of 10-150 person meetings onsite at the NSC environment, delivering an outstanding and welcoming employee experience
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all onsite meetings at the NSC in Lake Oswego, OR
• Oversee onsite meeting logistics, ensuring meeting room readiness, assist with space planning, group catering, and day-of-event support.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and engaging environment for all meeting attendees and guests, ensuring every interaction reflects a high level of hospitality
• Take ownership of work and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision
• Adhere to all deadlines, turnaround timelines, and service level expectations
• Source group room blocks with local hotels and off-site dinner venues
• Maintain the highest level of quality, professionalism, and integrity when negotiating with vendors and interacting with internal clients and co-workers
• Foster relationships with preferred vendors to ensure high-quality conference services delivery and cost efficiency
• Monitor and review vendor billing, ensure payments are made on time, meet cost-saving targets, and reconcile meeting budgets in a timely manner
• Track spending and operational metrics for quarterly roll-up reports
• Support large enterprise meetings as needed; occasional travel to offsite meeting locations may be required (1-2 times annually)
• Ensure all conference facility standards, policies, and compliance requirements are met

Qualifications
• 2+ years of meeting planning, event planning, conference services, retail leadership/high-touch customer service, or client services experience
• Ability to build positive relationships and create a welcoming experience for a wide range of stakeholders and attendees
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a strong hospitality mindset