**Now hiring! Events Planner - RTP, NC** We are looking for (2) Events Planner to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Research Triangle Park, NC. **Come create chemistry with us!** BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture. As an Events Planner, you will manage, plan, and execute multiple, complex, and concurrent events to support the APN business in the USA. This includes producing and managing all aspects of high-quality events, utilizing digital environments and other technology platforms. You will need excellent stakeholder and project management skills to ensure the alignment of event logistics with clear, results-focused execution, and the ability to identify efficiencies and improvements to the events strategy. You will need to be able to travel up to 30% overnight in this role. **As a Events Planner - RTP, NC, you create chemistry by...** + Planning and project-managing large, high-visibility tradeshows, customer events, internal conferences, and media events to create an exceptional experience that aligns with business and stakeholder expectations. + Overseeing logistics for events, including event space, contracts, agenda planning, AV requirements, meeting room setups, equipment and labor, menu selection, speaker coordination, sponsorship management, decor, signage, collateral, graphics, transportation, and event reconciliation and reporting. + Ensuring clear communication with stakeholders throughout the planning and execution phases to guarantee alignment and satisfaction. + Developing and managing relationships with vendors to secure necessary services and products for successful event execution, ensuring quality and adherence to budget constraints. + Traveling to and managing all aspects of events on-site, ensuring smooth execution of logistics and that the event meets established goals and objectives. + Identifying industry trends and best practices to improve event efficiency, cost savings, and execution, while assisting team members with events as needed. **If you...** + Bachelor’s Degree and/or events or meeting planner certification, or equivalent experience in a related field. + Five plus years of event management experience, preferably within a corporate, large venue, or event management capacity. + Exceptional time management and organizational skills with a proven record of success in planning, managing, and executing multiple events simultaneously. + Excellent written and oral communication skills at all levels, with the ability to succinctly convey updates and project plans. + Experience managing mid- to large-size budgets, with advanced knowledge of contractual language pertaining to meetings and events, and significant experience negotiating with vendors. + Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure. + Adaptability to situations and ever-changing demands, with a high level of organization to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines. + Experience with event registration systems and event mobile app platforms. **Create your own chemistry with you@BASF** At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call **you@BASF** . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. Just some of the many benefits we offer include: + Flexible work arrangements whenever possible + Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options + Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members + Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more) + Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages + Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive + Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities. + Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens + Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more! **About us** As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years! At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career. Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF **Privacy statement** BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud. **Equal employment opportunities** We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.