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Event Coordinator

Robert Half
locationSeattle, WA, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Event Coordinator to join our team in Seattle, Washington. This Contract-to-permanent role offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to a variety of events while working in a collaborative team environment. The position requires remote work with approximately 40% travel to assist with on-site event execution.


Title: Event Marketing Coordinator

Location: 100% remote with travel (expenses covered)

Contract Type: Contract-to-hire-

Duration: 6-9 months before conversion

Pay: $23-27/hour

Schedule: 8am - 5pm, M-F ( 40 hours a week)

Required Software: Any familiarity with PM tools


Responsibilities:

• Plan and oversee event logistics, ensuring smooth execution from start to finish.

• Coordinate guest check-ins and provide on-site assistance to visitors and participants.

• Manage event calendars and schedules to ensure timely delivery of all project milestones.

• Collaborate with team members to organize trade shows and other large-scale events.

• Utilize Wrike and other project management tools to streamline event coordination tasks.

• Act as a point of contact for vendors, partners, and stakeholders during events.

• Support event setup and teardown processes while maintaining attention to detail.

• Monitor event budgets and track expenses to ensure cost efficiency.

• Address last-minute changes or challenges with adaptability and problem-solving skills.Events Support Coordinator

Full-time | Contract | Hybrid or Remote | Travel Required (~40%)

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Events Support Coordinator to join a dynamic team during a pivotal time of transition. This role will act as the primary support resource for a group of internal event leads, assisting across a wide range of planning and logistical functions for both internal and client-facing experiences.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a flexible resource for a team of planners executing programs across two main focus areas: internal team experiences and external brand presence
  • Manage and triage a centralized team inbox, escalating inquiries during weekly syncs and entering tasks into a shared tracking tool
  • Support key planning tasks including venue coordination, catering arrangements, collateral production, shipment tracking, registration support, and documentation
  • Help ensure consistent communications and tracking of deliverables across the team
  • Occasionally travel to onsite programs as needed (approx. 40%, varies by quarter)

Types of Programs Supported:

  • Large-scale internal forums hosted nationwide for distinct business units (1,200–1,500 attendees each)
  • Quarterly team meetings and corporate events
  • External partner activations, industry gatherings, and hosted client experiences



Ideal Background:

  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Prior experience in event logistics or operations or a strong exposure and interst in getting into events!
  • Comfortable working in fast-moving environments without rigid processes
  • Familiarity with tools like Wrike (or similar PM platforms) a plus
  • Flexibility to travel up to 40%, depending on program timing and location



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