Event Planner / Event Marketing Specialist

NEWaukee is seeking a detail-oriented and creatively driven Event Planner to support the design, logistics, and execution of experiences for both the NEWaukee brand and our client partners. This role collaborates closely with our Experience Design, Creative, and Marketing teams and contributes insights that inform future programming, client strategy, and NEWaukee’s Brand Trust Quotient (BTQ) work. What You’ll Do • Meet with clients to clarify program goals, audience insights, scope, and budget • Collaborate with the Event Production team to shape event concepts and run-of-show • Build production timelines, program plans, and detailed logistics documents • Manage program budgets, vendor contracts, and ongoing financial tracking • Lead onsite production including load-in, setup, run-of-show, troubleshooting, and breakdown • Coordinate all event partners—venues, AV, caterers, performers, speakers, community partners, etc. What You’ll Need • 1–3 years of experience in event production, event marketing or experiential programming (small and/or large scale) • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple timelines simultaneously • A passion for community-building and designing experiences people feel • Creative problem-solving ability and a willingness to experiment and iterate • Strong project management, vendor management, and budgeting skills • Excellent verbal and written communication • Comfort with using (or learning) tools including Google Suite, Slack, Mailchimp, Eventbrite, Asana (or similar PM tools), Zoom, and basic AI tools • Reliable transportation for events across the Milwaukee region • Ability to work nights and weekends as required by programming • Ability to lift/move supplies (up to ~25 lbs) and work indoor/outdoor events in varying conditions Additional Details • Full-time role with benefits • Must live in or relocate to Milwaukee due to in-person programming requirements • Flexible work culture with generous PTO and autonomy • This role reports to the VP of Operations.

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