Community Engagement Coordinator / Event Planner

Pour Taproom at The Outpost is seeking an outgoing, creative, and highly organized Community Engagement Coordinator to lead event planning, community engagement, and social media initiatives. This position is ideal for an experienced event planner who enjoys bringing people together, creating memorable experiences, and building strong relationships within the local community.

The Community Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for developing, coordinating, promoting, and executing a variety of events, including weekly programming, monthly events, holiday celebrations, and special occasions. This role combines event management, marketing, social media content creation, and hands-on event execution to help establish Pour Taproom at The Outpost as a destination for community gatherings and engaging experiences.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who can take an idea from concept to completion, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work independently while collaborating with team members across the company.

This position will begin at approximately 30 hours per week, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time role as the business and event calendar expand.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Coordination

Plan, develop, and execute weekly, monthly, seasonal, holiday, and special occasion events.
Create an engaging and consistent event calendar that attracts new guests, encourages repeat visits, and strengthens community relationships.
Develop creative event concepts, themes, activities, and experiences that align with the Pour Taproom brand.
Manage event logistics, timelines, setup requirements, supplies, decorations, and other operational details.
Coordinate with vendors, entertainers, performers, community organizations, sponsors, and other external partners as needed.
Host, facilitate, and oversee events when required to ensure a positive guest experience.
Decorate and prepare event spaces to match event themes and create an inviting atmosphere.
Monitor event performance, gather feedback, and identify opportunities to improve future programming.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

Build relationships with local businesses, organizations, artists, vendors, and community groups.
Identify opportunities for collaborations, community events, fundraisers, networking opportunities, and local partnerships.
Help develop initiatives that increase brand awareness, attract new customers, and encourage community participation.
Represent Pour Taproom at The Outpost professionally and enthusiastically at events and community functions.

Social Media & Content Creation

Manage and maintain social media accounts, including planning and scheduling content, promoting upcoming events, and sharing event recaps.
Create engaging content through photos, videos, graphics, captions, and promotional materials.
Be comfortable appearing on camera, speaking confidently to an audience, and representing the business in video content.
Conduct livestreams during events and other promotional activities when appropriate.
Capture real-time event highlights and behind-the-scenes content to increase online engagement.
Develop promotional strategies to increase event attendance, social media reach, and customer interaction.
Maintain a consistent brand voice and ensure all content reflects the company's image and standards.

Cross-Department Coordination & Operations

Collaborate with management, marketing, operations, and other internal departments to coordinate successful events and promotional initiatives.
Communicate event plans, staffing needs, schedules, setup requirements, and other important details in advance.
Manage multiple event timelines and projects while meeting deadlines and staying within established budgets.
Maintain organized event calendars, planning documents, vendor information, promotional schedules, and post-event notes.
Assist with additional marketing, hospitality, and community engagement initiatives as business needs require.

Required Qualifications

Previous professional event-planning experience is required. Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience coordinating events from initial planning through execution.
Strong organizational, time-management, and project-management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Comfortable speaking in front of a camera, creating video content, and livestreaming events.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage confidently with guests, vendors, partners, and community members.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to collaborate effectively with a team and coordinate across multiple departments.
Creative mindset with strong attention to detail and an eye for event presentation, decorations, and atmosphere.
Flexible availability to accommodate events outside traditional business hours, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Professional demeanor and a commitment to creating welcoming, enjoyable guest experiences.

We encourage all candidates to submit an introduction video (short video telling us about your experience, interest in the position, and about yourself!) to [email protected] - We look forward to hearing from you!

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28.0 – 35.0 per week

Work Location: In person