Event Coordinator

Pomona College; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak is seeking a driven team member in Columbus, OH to plan and execute a high-volume events program. You will coordinate client events, educate communities, and support growth initiatives with a hands-on, service-driven approach.

This role emphasizes project management, logistics, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-growing startup. The ideal candidate demonstrates a servant leadership mindset, a willingness to work early hours, and a commitment to delivering white-glove service

Qualifications

• Elite at what they do with a strong work ethic and grit.
• Servant mindset with willingness to help teammates.
• Growth mindset and long-term commitment to the company.

Responsibilities

• Help plan client, team, and educational events in the community (over 100 events per year).
• Great at project management and getting things done.
• Manage event logistics, including venue booking, scheduling, and attendance tracking.
• Track and report key event metrics to measure effectiveness and guide improvements.
• Coordinate with vendors, speakers, and internal staff to ensure smooth event delivery.
• Help with other tasks and projects needed for our operations team.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Vendor coordination

Job description

We are the #1 fastest-growing private company in Columbus, Ohio, by Inc. 5000, and one of the top and youngest financial planning firms in the country. Peak has grown from one team member to over 60 team members in just 4 years.In 2025, we had over 5,400 applicants, we only hired 19. As a scaling start-up, we are very particular to ensure we hire the best and those aligned with our values and intensity. We are not a firm for everyone. At Peak, weintegrate Christian and conservative values and biblical principles in everything we do.

What We Look For

A+ Player

• Elite at what they do. Extremely hard worker. Gritty. Gets things done. Internal need to succeed.
• Hates working with B and C players.
• Does not need to be told twice what to do.

Foxhole Team Member

• Has a servant's heart and a purpose bigger than themselves.
• Will help a team member fix a flat on the side of the road at 6am.
• Goes above and beyond to provide a "White Glove Service" to our clients.

Rocketship Mentality

• Excited to join a fast-growing startup with extreme upside.
• Growth Mindset in all areas of life - professionally, personally, physically, and spiritually.
• "Lifer" - those who want to work with us for 30+ years (not just a 9-5 job).

Main Responsibilities

• Help plan our client, team, and educational events in the community (we do over 100 events a year)
• Great at project management and getting things done
• Manage event logistics, including venue booking, scheduling, and attendance tracking
• Track and report key event metrics to measure effectiveness and guide improvements
• Coordinate with vendors, speakers, and internal staff to ensure smooth event delivery
• Helping with other tasks and projects needed for our operations team