Event Coordinator

The Think Academy International Education Limited; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EdTech company in Malaysia is seeking an Event Coordinator to plan and execute marketing events aimed at attracting talent. The role involves collaborating with university partners, promoting brand values, and enhancing visibility within campuses. Ideal candidates should have a strong interest in event planning and possess excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin. This position offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal development

Gain hands-on experience in marketing and events

Reachable by public transport

Qualifications

• 1-2 years working experience preferred.
• Open to all majors.
• Strong interest in event planning and brand marketing.
• Experience in communication and relationship building is crucial.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of campus engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with university career centers and student organizations.
• Drive brand awareness directly to students and academic stakeholders.
• Establish employer brand within the campus community.
• Track engagement performance for future improvements.
• Design marketing materials like posters and banners.

Skills

Event planning

Brand marketing

Strong communication

Relationship building

Canva design

Job description

Company Overview

We are one of the largest EdTech companies in the world (NYSE: TAL Education Group), committed to attracting and nurturing top educational talent globally. With branches in multiple countries and regions, we are now actively expanding in Southeast Asia, with Malaysia as a newly established and key strategic hub for our talent operations.

We believe that outstanding talent is the core of quality education, which is why we've built a dedicated recruitment team focused on deep campus engagement to discover the most promising fresh graduates. We value young professionals who are proactive, driven, and creative—those who are ready to connect with students and uncover the next generation of teaching and education talent.

Position Overview

As an Event Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in planning and executing events and marketing activities that build brand awareness and attract high-potential talent. You’ll take ownership of organizing both online and offline engagement campaigns, collaborating with internal teams, and helping shape how our brand is perceived in the Malaysian market.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team at the ground level and build experience across events, marketing, public outreach, and brand engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of campus engagement initiatives including career fairs, workshops and offline events
• Collaborate closely with university career centers, faculty, and student organizations to enhance the company’s visibility and presence on campus
• Drive brand awareness by promoting the company’s mission, values, and opportunities directly to students and academic stakeholders
• Play a central role in establishing our employer brand within the campus community and attracting top math and education talent through strategic engagement
• Track engagement performance and provide insights to improve future activities
• Design necessary marketing materials like posters, banners, and wallpapers for career fairs

Qualifications

• 1-2 years working experience preferred
• Open to all majors
• Strong interest in event planning, brand marketing, or community engagement
• Strong communication skills and outgoing; comfortable initiating conversations and building relationships
• Experience with Canva design is preferred
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin (spoken and written) is required to effectively communicate with internal teams and Mandarin-speaking audiences
• EPF & SOCSO
• Opportunities for personal development
• Reachable by public transport
• Gain hands-on experience in marketing, branding, and events