Events Coordinator - Marketing

POSITION OVERVIEW As 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 INCLUDE Motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills who requires little supervision Support all offices in the region with monthly engagement activities and internal charity and diversity groups Managing timelines and deadlines to ensure timeliness of tasks prior to event Creates event outlines, coordinating planned events from start to finish Maintains 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 basis Position requires client, LJA PM/VP contact, and extensive vendor contact Assists in the selection, ordering, and inventory of the promotional materials specific to each event Works independently under specific objectives Assists with the firm’s business development through client focus REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS College Degree preferred 3+ years of corporate experience, preferably in event planning Computer 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 required Sit for extended periods of time working on computer Capability to lift up to 20 lbs. for event setup Willingness to assist with event setup and tear-down, including occasional evenings and weekends Ability to travel for conferences and events as needed BENEFITS Flexible 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr