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Event Lead

Veterans United Home Loans
Veterans United Home Loans Salary
Columbia, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026
Whether you come from a background in event planning, hospitality management, or corporate coordination, you can be successful in our role. We don’t require a specific degree or experience, but we’re looking for translatable skills and relevant expertise. We will provide you with the training and development opportunities needed to build a career here!

About The Role:

As an Event Lead, you’ll be at the heart of bringing our events to life—coordinating, overseeing, and making sure every detail comes together seamlessly. From department gatherings to company-wide celebrations (and even events beyond Columbia!), you’ll create experiences that bring people together and make a lasting impact. Your role is all about fostering connection, energy, and engagement for every VU team member who walks through the doors!

Here’s a snapshot of what you’d be doing:

  • Planning, designing, and executing large-scale events that leave lasting impressions—all while keeping everything on track and on time.
  • Managing every event detail, from venue selection and vendor coordination to décor, catering, entertainment, transportation, and invitations.
  • Taking charge on-site as the go-to VU representative—solving problems, keeping things running smoothly, and ensuring an awesome experience for all attendees.
  • Serving as the main point of contact for events, keeping speakers, participants, and employees informed while juggling priorities like a pro.
  • Bringing fresh, creative ideas to elevate our events, projects, and company initiatives.
  • Collaborating with our talented Event Coordinators & Specialists, leading and delegating tasks as needed.
  • Ensuring every event meets legal, insurance, health, and safety standards (because great events should also be safe and seamless!).
  • Pitching in wherever needed (excluding licensed tasks) to help foster a supportive and collaborative team culture.

About You:

  • A dedicated work ethic drives everything you do, and you take pride in executing events that bring people together.
  • Managing multiple details, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines don’t faze you—you stay organized, focused, and adaptable no matter what.
  • You excel in fast-paced, results-driven environments and thrive when working with a highly collaborative, team-oriented group.
  • Providing outstanding customer service comes naturally, and your strong communication skills make it easy to connect with employees, vendors, and stakeholders—whether in person, over the phone, or through email.
  • Adapting to last-minute changes and unexpected challenges is second nature to you, and you’re always ready to troubleshoot and pivot when needed.
  • You’re confident using basic computer technologies and comfortable navigating the tools needed for an internet-based company.
  • Oh, and you show up—reliable, ready to go, and committed to creating memorable and impactful events every day.

About Us:

We’re all about helping Veterans and military families become homeowners. In two short decades, we closed over 500,000 VA Loans and became the #1 VA lender for homebuyers in the nation. But to us, success isn’t measured in numbers. Our success is measured in living our values every day: Be Passionate and Have Fun, Deliver Results with Integrity and Enhance Lives Every Day. We always strive to provide friendly service to military homebuyers and their families. And we always seek to lift up people and communities across the country.

We’re so glad you’re here checking out this opportunity! If this role gets you excited but you’re worried you don’t check every box – don't sweat it. We’re more interested in what you can bring to the team than a perfect checklist. If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Come as you are, and together we’ll create something amazing.

Interested? Apply Today!

Learn more about Veterans United on Glassdoor and our career site at vu.com/careers

Veterans United Home Loans and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers that consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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