Events Coordinator Marketing

POSITION OVERVIEWAs an Events Coordinator at LJA Business Solutions, you perform specialized event coordination and employee engagement activities within the Marketing Department, requiring little supervision. This position will play a vital role in managing, planning, and executing events while supporting the marketing and communications team. Your focus will be on ensuring smooth event operations, providing top-notch client and employee experience, and coordinating employee engagement initiatives. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver successful events.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDEMotivated self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills who requires little supervisionSupport all offices in the region with monthly engagement activities and internal charity and diversity groupsManaging timelines and deadlines to ensure timeliness of tasks prior to eventCreates event outlines, coordinating planned events from start to finishMaintains records, tracking associations, chambers, sponsorships, and all events including the budget and organization of all functions with event updates to share region-wide on a regular basisPosition requires client, LJA PM/VP contact, and extensive vendor contactAssists in the selection, ordering, and inventory of the promotional materials specific to each eventWorks independently under specific objectivesAssists with the firm’s business development through client focusREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSCollege Degree preferred3+ years of corporate experience, preferably in event planningComputer skills required are proficiency in Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint. Training for our management and client relation software monday.com and Unanet CRM can be provided.Excellent verbal and written skills are requiredSit for extended periods of time working on computerCapability to lift up to 20 lbs. for event setupWillingness to assist with event setup and tear-down, including occasional evenings and weekendsAbility to travel for conferences and events as neededBENEFITSFlexible Work Options: Schedules to help you balance life and work.Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.