An Event Coordinator is needed for a contract opportunity in Westerville, Ohio. The role assists in planning and executing trade shows, conferences, customer events, and internal meetings. Key duties include: Event Support & Logistics, Marketing & Lead Management, Administrative & Vendor Support, Cross-Team Collaboration, and On-Site Execution. Duties: Event Support & Logistics
- Coordinate venue and vendor research, booth setup, and shipment logistics
- Track event registrations, schedules, and collateral
- Manage hotel room blocks, travel coordination, and hospitality logistics
- Monitor budgets and assist with cost tracking
- Submit creative services requests using client's Wrike project management system
Marketing & Lead Management
- Upload and track event leads using CRM (Oracle Eloqua)
- Partner with the sales team to ensure timely and accurate lead follow-up
- Support promotional campaigns and social media efforts related to events
- Ensure all materials align with branding and campaign goals
Administrative & Vendor Support
- Order and manage promotional item inventory
- Maintain event-related budgets, invoices, and vendor contracts
- Research new venues, suppliers, and competitive event insights
Cross-Team Collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams (sales, marketing, product, and operations) to align on event goals
- Act as a point of contact for vendor and partner communication
- Support post-event reporting and analysis to drive continuous improvement
On-Site Execution
- Participate in pre-event site visits, providing notes, photos, and detailed recaps
- Support event setup, breakdown, and on-the-ground coordination
- Ensure every event meets client's branding, service, and quality standards
Skills:
- 1-2 years of experience in event coordination, marketing, or project management
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and thrive under pressure
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Google Workspace
- Experience with Smartsheet is a plus
- High attention to detail and a creative, solution-oriented mindset
- A team player who enjoys working collaboratively across departments
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience