Marketing & Events Associate

The Ballroom at the Commercial Club is a historic event venue in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. Located in a landmark 1909 building, we host weddings, corporate gatherings, galas, and private celebrations.

We’re seeking a creative, organized, and personable Marketing & Events Coordinator to manage our social media presence, create engaging marketing content, and help coordinate events at our historic downtown venue.

This position combines creative marketing with hands‑on event experience. You’ll take ownership of day‑to‑day social media and content creation while working closely with the Sales & Events Manager to support clients and deliver successful events.

What You’ll Do
Social Media & Marketing

Manage the venue’s social media accounts, including content planning, caption writing, publishing, and responding to comments and messages.

Capture photography and short-form video of the venue, event setups, and behind-the-scenes activity.

Create engaging photography, video, and designed posts for social media and other marketing channels.

Coordinate with event vendors to obtain professional photography, video, and other materials for marketing use.

Develop creative ideas and marketing materials that promote the venue, highlight events, and attract prospective clients.

Work with the Sales & Events Manager to align marketing activity with upcoming events and booking priorities.

Event Coordination & Client Experience

Assist with planning and coordinating weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations, including schedules, room layouts, and vendor arrangements.

Provide additional planning support for clients who select our event‑planning package.

Share responsibility for managing events on‑site with the Sales & Events Manager, including evenings and weekends.

Ensure clients, guests, and vendors receive attentive, professional service.

Assist with inquiries, venue tours, and communication with prospective clients.

Maintain organized client records, event details, and schedules.

Follow up with clients after events to request feedback, reviews, and referrals.

What We’re Looking For

Experience in social media, content creation, digital marketing, or a related field is preferred.

A strong creative eye and experience with photography, video, and visual design.

Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, and current social‑media practices; Canva or similar design‑tool experience is a plus.

Excellent communication, organization, and customer‑service skills.

An interest in hospitality and events; prior event coordination, wedding‑planning, or related client‑facing experience is an advantage.

A dependable, proactive approach and comfort balancing creative responsibilities with client‑facing work.

Availability for 30–40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as events require.

Compensation

$20 per hour. This role is expected to be 30–40 hours per week.

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