Event Coordinator

Tradition Capital Bank; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Tradition Capital Bank in Edina, MN is seeking an experienced Event Coordinator to plan and execute engaging events for employees and clients. Youll manage logistics, vendors, timelines, budgets and onsite details, turning concepts into memorable experiences.

The role works with HR and cross‑functional partners to align events with culture and strategy, including recognition programs and community activities. Must be comfortable with evenings, weekends, and local travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in event management, hospitality, marketing, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in event planning or coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute employee, client, and community events end-to-end.
• Manage budgets, venue selection, vendors, timelines, and on-site execution.
• Coordinate recognition programs and culture-building initiatives with HR.
• Develop standardized processes, checklists, templates, and tools for events.
• Support events during peak periods, including evenings or weekends and travel locally.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reading docs

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in event management, hospitality, marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Tradition Capital Bank

Edina, MN

Description:

Who We Are & Why You Will LOVE Us!

You are more than just a number; we are more than just a bank. At Tradition Capital Bank, we are partners in business and in life; building dreams and futures on one simple idea: strong one-on-one relationships.

We place our people in the right seats and position our employees to do what they love. Every person and every role matters: when we function together as One Team, we achieve extraordinary results. As each other’s raving fans, we reach across titles and organizational structure to encourage one another.

Here at Tradition, we believe that when people work together with shared values and an open mind, anything is possible.

Tradition is always in the making; join us in celebrating our roots and being a part of what’s next.

What You Will Be Doing

Join our dynamic team as Event Coordinator, where you'll focus on the hands‑on planning, coordination, and execution of engaging event experiences for our employees and clients. In this position, you will turn ideas and plans into well‑run, memorable experiences by managing logistics, timelines, vendors, and onsite details. You will work closely with internal partners to support established event goals and people experience initiatives, ensuring each event and recognition activity is delivered smoothly and consistently. If you enjoy executing details, juggling multiple tasks, and being on the ground to make things happen, this role offers a fast‑paced and rewarding opportunity.

How You Will Get the Job Done

• Event Planning & Execution: Coordinate and execute employee, client, and community events in alignment with defined objectives, the Bank’s culture, brand standards, and strategic priorities. Manage end-to-end event logistics, including budgeting, venue selection, vendor coordination, timelines, contracts, and onsite execution. Support signature Bank events such as Christmas Parties, client events, community events, employee parties, etc. by executing approved plans and timelines. Partner with the Experience team, Leadership team, and the business to define event objectives, themes, and agendas or schedules. Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors and venue partners before and during events. Assist in post-event wrap up, including feedback collection documentation, and follow up tasks.
• People Experience Rewards & Recognition Support: Execute the Bank’s employee reward and recognition programs by coordinating logistics, ordering, tracking and fulfillment. Support recognition initiatives such as service anniversaries, milestone awards, and spot recognition, and team celebrations. Maintain recognition calendars and activities are completed on time. Coordinate with HR leadership to support culture-building initiatives that reinforce the Bank’s values, client service standards, and guiding principles. Manage recognition inventory, assist with budget tracking, and support fulfillment processes. Prepare internal communications related to recognition programs, celebrations, and people experience initiatives, as directed.
• Program Administration & Coordination: Maintain accurate records related to events, recognition programs, participation and expenses. Coordinate vendor setup, including sourcing, invoicing, contract administration and payment processing. Track event and recognition budgets and assist with forecasting and reconciliation. Develop and maintain standardized processes, event checklists, templates, timelines, and tools to ensure consistency and efficiency. Ensure confidentiality and professionalism when handling employee and leadership related information.
• Collaboration & Culture Support: Serve as a key partner to HR, Brand & Communication, Keystone, and Leadership team to support planned initiatives. Act as a culture ambassador by reinforcing the Bank’s values, client service standards, and guiding principles through events and recognition efforts. Provide hands‑on, onsite support for events, including set up, breakdown, and day‑of coordination. Serve as a reliable execution partner who helps bring initiatives to life. Support events during peak periods, including evenings or occasional weekends, as required by event schedules.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time without notice.

What Sets You Apart

• A role model for our core values: Do the Right Thing, Get Stuff Done (G.S.D.), One Team and Give Generously
• Demonstrated commitment to defect free, timely and caring client service
• Able to perform at a high level in a fast‑paced environment
• Flexible to change in a growing organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated collaborative work style and respect for others
• Demonstrated self‑motivation and resourceful work ethic
• Aptitude for creative problem‑solving
• Familiarity with vendor negotiation and contract management.
• Maintains confidentiality
• Detail oriented and organized
• Experience in budget management and financial planning for events.
• Flexibility to work evening, weekends, and travel as needed.
• Computer literacy: Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to read and interpret documentation such as operating and procedure manuals
• Is accountable for demonstrating compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, Privacy of Consumer Financial Information and all other federal and state rules and regulations as it pertains to their position at the bank.

Professional & Educational Experience You Bring

A bachelor’s degree from four‑year College or University with emphasis in event management, hospitality, marketing, or related field. A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in event planning or coordination, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits & Compensation

Tradition Capital Bank recognizes and values everyone’s unique needs for their careers, families, and individual health. That’s why we offer competitive benefits to promote wellness in our employees and their loved ones, including:

• Healthcare (medical with HSA, dental, and voluntary vision)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Basic and voluntary life & AD&D insurance
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match; ability to purchase Bank stock through 401k
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Family Care Reimbursement (up to $500 annually for 2025)
• Wellness Time (up to 2 hours/week)
• Keystone employee directed giving opportunities (annual Insight Trip opportunities, up to $500 for grants and double match dollars)

For this position, we anticipate a pay range between $28 and $42, hourly. Final offers will vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and Bank performance.

Work Environment*:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to type, carry, handle and feel objects, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and more with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception in the window environment and the ability to adjust focus.
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• local travel is expected for this position

*The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tradition Capital Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.