Education & Event Coordinator

Education & Event Coordinator

Experience Level: 2-4 Years

As a key member of the Client Experience & Retail Excellence team, you will drive the execution of strategic initiatives through meticulous project management, logistics oversight, and cross-functional collaboration. You will serve as the operational backbone for brand programs, ensuring seamless delivery from concept to completion.

• Operations & Order Management: Direct the full lifecycle of product ordering for all brands, encompassing order placement, fulfillment tracking, and nationwide distribution.
• Program Execution: Lead the end-to-end management of seasonal nationwide gratis programs and holiday gifting, including strategic pack-out logistics.
• Event Logistics: Orchestrate logistics for brand events and retailer shows; manage comprehensive timelines, product procurement, and guest/RSVP coordination.
• Project Oversight: Maintain a master schedule for all active projects, ensuring all milestones are met with precision and deadlines are strictly upheld.
• Strategic Communication: Act as a central hub for information, cascading key updates to internal and field teams while managing high-volume inquiries.
• Stakeholder Relations: Build and sustain productive relationships with global and cross-functional business partners.
• Creative Support: Draft detailed briefs for event invitations and production materials to ensure brand alignment.
• Financial Administration: Support budget integrity by tracking expenditures, negotiating vendor contracts, opening purchase orders, and managing chargebacks.

• Logistics Expertise: 2-4 years of proven experience in project management, event planning, and complex logistics.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) are essential.
• Multitasking & Prioritization: Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-Oriented Mindset: Exceptional organizational skills with a "strict regard" for deadlines and execution accuracy.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and diplomatic communication skills, capable of working effectively across various levels of the organization.
• Proactive Approach: A self-starter who anticipates needs and resolves potential roadblocks before they impact the project.

The target hiring compensation for this role is $30.84/hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

**About Aquent Talent:** Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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