Engagement & Events Lead — Member Experiences

Washington Athletic Club; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Employee assistance program

Fitness reimbursement

ORCA transit pass

Pet insurance

Free daily meals

Job summary

Washington Athletic Club is seeking a Senior Event Coordinator to plan, manage and execute a diverse portfolio of member-focused events. You will collaborate with the Learn & Grow, Engagement Team, and WAC Gives Back committees to deliver impactful programming, including the Jubilee Casino and seasonal celebrations.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with volunteers, and the ability to lead multiple events simultaneously, including budget oversight and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of event planning, hospitality, club, nonprofit, or related experience; private club experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple events and projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience working with volunteer committees, boards, or member-led organizations.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute educational, social, networking, philanthropic, and seasonal events.
• Serve as the staff liaison to the Learn & Grow, Engagement Team, and WAC Gives Back committees.
• Lead the planning and execution of the Jubilee Casino and other signature Club programs.
• Manage event logistics, timelines, registrations, room setups, vendors, entertainment, catering, and on-site operations.
• Develop and distribute event communications and promotional materials.
• Monitor event budgets, process invoices, and track financial performance.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure seamless event execution and exceptional member experiences.
• Evaluate event success and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support additional Club events and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Event planning

Hospitality

Project management

Communication

Customer service

Volunteer coordination

Microsoft Office

Budgeting

Tools

Event management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Washington Athletic Club is seeking a Senior Event Coordinator to plan, manage and execute a diverse portfolio of member-focused events. You will collaborate with the Learn & Grow, Engagement Team, and WAC Gives Back committees to deliver impactful programming, including the Jubilee Casino and seasonal celebrations.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with volunteers, and the ability to lead multiple events simultaneously, including budget oversight and