Budgeting, Communication Skills, Community Relations, Content Development, Customer Relations, Event Management, Fitness, Lift/Move 80 Pounds, Logistics, Marketing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Retail, Sports, Startup, Storytelling, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
The Events Coordinator will lead planning, execution, and optimization of brand activations across a mix of communities and verticals including running, hybrid, gym events, athletic partnerships, team sports and retail pop-ups.
Client Details
My client is a start up active recovery footwear brand with deep community roots in the fitness, wellness, gym, and sports sectors.
Description
- Lead end-to-end planning for events: pre-event planning, vendor coordination, budgeting, on-site production, and post-event wrap-up
- Manage travel, staffing, and logistics-including load-in/load-out, setup, and teardown
- Maintain and transport brand gear, event setups, and digital infrastructure as needed
- Collaborate with internal content team to build real-time and post-event storytelling
- Establish key brand relationships with local community influencers, organizations, and gyms
Profile
- 1-3 years experience in event production, brand activations, sports marketing, or related roles
- Self-starter mentality with excellent communication and time management skills
- Able to lift 80 lbs and stand/move for 10-12 hours per day during activations
- Weekend and travel availability required - events often take place outside traditional hours and across multiple markets
- Strong writing ability for internal and external communication
- Experience with grassroots outreach, athlete/influencer engagement, or creator partnerships a plus
- Public speaking and social content creation comfort a plus
Job Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $54,000 to $70,000 USD annually.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
- Opportunity to work in a creative and collaborative environment.
- Room for professional growth and development within the marketing and agency department.
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