Event Coordinator

FREEMAN; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Freeman Company is seeking an Event Coordinator to support planning and executing B2B and B2C corporate events with a hybrid schedule (2-3 days in office or on-site) across multiple U.S. locations including Detroit, MI, Philadelphia, PA, Dallas, TX, Fort Wayne, IN, and Las Vegas, NV.

You will assist the Project Team, manage vendor relationships, and help maintain schedules, budgets, and communications. Travel up to 25% and strong organizational, interpersonal, and digital skills are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of event coordination experience preferred.
• Must be highly organized and proactive.
• Willingness to travel, including evenings/weekends.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute client events, supporting Project Team and leadership.
• Source decor, furniture, transportation, and staffing.
• Manage project timelines, action items, and meeting notes.
• Coordinate with vendors and manage briefs.
• Maintain client files, budgets, schedules in cloud drives.
• Travel to events and on-site execution as needed.

Skills

Event coordination

Organization

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors degree

2+ years experience

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Slack/Google Chat

Collaboration tools

Job description

About Us

Sparks is a leading global brand experience agency, specializing in the design and execution of award-winning experiences that forge deep connections between brands and audiences. Recognized by Adweek as Experiential Agency of the Year, we bring a unique blend of strategic insight and execution excellence to every brand activation, corporate event, trade show exhibit, and immersive experience. Our commitment to creativity, innovation, and flawless execution drives us to craft impactful experiential marketing solutions that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust—all around the world.

Summary

The Event Coordinator (EC) will work closely with the entire events team and be responsible for coordinating, and managing as required, the details and tasks involved with planning and executing B2B and B2C corporate events ranging in audience size and scope.

This role supports our Events Team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, typically working 2-3 days per week in office and/or at show site based out of any of the following locations:

• Philadelphia, PA
• Dallas, TX
• Detroit, MI
• Fort Wayne, IN
• Las Vegas, NV

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing client events, directly supporting the Project Team, Lead Producer and Account Director
• Execute event planning roles as assigned, including but not limited to sourcing and management of decor and furniture, transportation management, development of graphics matrices, staffing sourcing and management, F&B support, etc.
• Coordinate, manage and distribute all internal planning and tracking documents, including project timelines, meeting action items, etc.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors, briefing and managing them effectively so they are set up for success
• Capture detailed notes from internal and client project meetings, and follow up with recaps and action items
• Support database management as assigned (vendor, venue, contractors)
• Maintain client files with contracts, agreements, work orders, budgets, schedules, checklists, etc. in Google Drive, Egnyte, or other client specified platforms
• Develop a mastery of all company tools and processes
• Support with budget development for assigned areas
• Support the Project Team and Account Director with team communications as needed
• Support events team in fostering a positive relationship internally and with external clients
• Travel to and onsite execution of specific events as needed

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• Background in event coordination or similar, preferably 2+ years of experience
• Must be self-motivated, highly organized and articulate
• Willingness to travel (including potential evening, weekend and holiday work)
• Excellent computer skills: comfortable with Google platform, Microsoft and Apple applications, Microsoft Office suite, Slack and Google chat, and collaborative team project softwares
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a strong attention to detail
• Motivated, positive attitude, and results-oriented
• A strong teamwork ethic; must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Travel Requirements

Travel up to 25%

What We Offer

The Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Accident and Disability
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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