Event Marketing Coordinator

Vacancy Brewing – Austin, TX
Job Title: Event Marketing Coordinator
Job Type: Part-Time (18-24 hrs/week) with potential for full time

About Vacancy Brewing:

Vacancy Brewing is a women-owned and operated, neighborhood brewery located in South Austin. We are an award-winning, lager-centric brewery focused on producing clean, approachable, and well-crafted beers that reflect both quality and character.

Position Summary:

Vacancy Brewing is looking for an Events & Marketing Coordinator to plan, promote, and execute taproom events that drive traffic and build community.

This role blends event planning, marketing, and on-the-ground execution. You’ll own our event calendar, bring in creative ideas and partners, and ensure events are well run and well attended.

Key Responsibilities:

Own the Taproom Event Calendar

Build and manage a monthly event calendar that balances:

Beer releases
Recurring events (trivia, karaoke, etc.)
One-off activations and partnerships
Intentionally program slower times (Mondays, daytime hours)

Work with food truck partners to promote events & specials
Continuously bring new and fresh ideas to the table

Plan & Build

Develop event concepts from idea to execution
Think through the full guest experience (not just logistics): flow, vibe, and how guests engage
Create simple but effective run of show documents so nothing falls through the cracks
Source and build relationships with local community partners, vendors, and creatives
Coordinate meaningful brand collaborations
Look for opportunities that bring new audiences into the taproom

Spread the Word

Create flyers, graphics & social media posts
Create and manage event listings across platforms (website, Instagram, Facebook, Google, local event calendars)
Capture content (photo/video) and promote events in a ways that tie to the Vacancy brand

Communication & Execution

Make sure staff knows what’s happening and when
Give staff context + talking points so they can promote events to guests
Work with our bar manager to ensure smooth execution during service
Be onsite for key events
Coordinate vendors, timing, and setup
Troubleshoot in real time when things inevitably don’t go exactly as planned

Reporting & Optimization

Pay attention to what’s working and what’s not
Track turnout, sales, and other key performance metrics
Adjust future programming based on real results

You Might Be a Fit If You:

Naturally notice when a space feels dead and immediately think of how to fix it
Have opinions on what makes a memorable experience vs a forgettable one
Are both creative and organized (you can ideate and execute)
Are comfortable talking to strangers, partners, vendors, and staff

Required Qualifications:

Experience with Canva and Google Workspace
Comfortable managing social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)
Available for nights and weekends
Able to be physically present for events
Passionate about the craft beer industry

Nice to Have but not required:

Background in events, hospitality, or marketing
Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
Familiarity with the Austin events scene

Perks & Benefits:

Competitive pay based on experience
Discounts on beer and merchandise
Monthly Taproom, Merch & Beer To Go allowance
Opportunity to grow within a small but dynamic brewery
Fun and welcoming work environment

If you’re passionate about craft beer, aren’t afraid of a little hard work, have a knack for building relationships and making friends, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today by sending your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected].