Event Coordinator

Position Overview:

The Event Coordinator (EC) will work closely with the entire events team and be responsible for coordinating, and managing as required, the details and tasks involved with planning and executing B2B and B2C corporate events ranging in audience size and scope. Must collaborate well with a team and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities:

· Assist in planning and executing client events, directly supporting the Project Team, Lead Producer and Account Director

· Execute event planning roles as assigned, including but not limited to sourcing and management of decor and furniture, transportation management, development of graphics matrices, staffing sourcing and management, F&B support, etc.

· Coordinate, manage and distribute all internal planning and tracking documents, including project timelines, meeting action items, etc.

· Coordinate with third-party vendors, briefing and managing them effectively so they are set up for success

· Capture detailed notes from internal and client project meetings, and follow up with recaps and action items

· Support database management as assigned (vendor, venue, contractors)

· Maintain client files with contracts, agreements, work orders, budgets, schedules, checklists, etc. in Google Drive, Egnyte, or other client specified platforms

· Develop a mastery of all company tools and processes

· Support with budget development for assigned areas

· Support the Project Team and Account Director with team communications as needed

· Support events team in fostering a positive relationship internally and with external clients

· Travel to and onsite execution of specific events as needed

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree

· Background in event coordination or similar, preferably 2+ years of experience

· Must be self-motivated, highly organized, articulate, and possess excellent verbal and written communications skills

· Willingness to travel (including potential evening, weekend and holiday work)

Preferred Skills:

· Excellent computer skills: comfortable with Google platform, Microsoft and Apple applications, Microsoft Office suite, Slack and Google chat, and collaborative team project softwares

· Ability to work smartly and efficiently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

· Motivated, positive attitude, and results-oriented

· A strong teamwork ethic; must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team

Company Overview:

Sparks is a live + digital brand experience agency. We specialize in creating connection–-real human connection–-onsite, online or anywhere. Through a mix of sound strategy, breakthrough creative and flawless execution, we create memorable trade show exhibits, live and virtual events, brand activations, retail stores, corporate environments and other immersive experiences that deepen relationships, inspire action and build trust--and we do it all over the world.

We operate an open and inclusive culture where all recognize, respect, appreciate and encourage individuality regardless of race, gender, age, religion, culture, ideology, economic status, disability or sexual orientation. We believe that everyone at all levels of our organization is accountable for building this culture and we are challenging ourselves daily to seek and build diversity and equality in any way that we can–and we welcome your ideas to do so.

Think you’ve got what it takes to hang with us?

We’ve built our reputation on creating awesome experiences for our clients, but equally important is the experience we create for our people. Yes, we work hard. But we also make it a point to have fun. And we find our people work that much harder when work doesn’t feel so much like, well, work. If you share our mindset, we should chat.

We’ve always got our eyes peeled for smart, hungry people who think that what we do isn’t so much a job as it is a way of life. And while any company can supply stuff like benefits (and, of course we do too!) our greatest benefit comes from the amazing people you’ll interact with daily, who will challenge and push you to think harder, be more creative and love what you do.

Sparks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.