Event Coordinator

Market Value; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee recognition programs

Team activities

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Market Value Southwest in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking an Event Coordinator to organize and support the planning and execution of company events, promotional programs, and brand activities. You will coordinate details from planning through completion, ensuring schedules, venues, vendors, and materials are arranged in advance.

You will work with internal teams and external contacts to keep events on track, handling calendars, checklists, deliveries, staffing, and post-event notes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years in event coordination or related role.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate event schedules, timelines, and logistics.
• Maintain event calendars and track deadlines.
• Assist with venue coordination and related arrangements.
• Communicate with vendors, venues, and external partners.
• Prepare event plans, checklists, and schedules.
• Monitor event activities and address routine issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Scheduling tools

Vendor coordination software

Job description

Milwaukee, United States | Posted on 09/07/2026

Market Value Southwest is a marketing and customer engagement company that helps brands connect with their audiences through strategic campaigns, live experiences, events, and brand activations. Our collaborative team combines creative thinking, thoughtful planning, and hands-on execution to deliver professional, engaging experiences tailored to each client’s goals.

Job Description

We are seeking an Event Coordinator to organize and support the planning and execution of company events, promotional programs, and scheduled brand activities. This position is responsible for coordinating event details from the planning stage through completion, ensuring schedules, materials, vendors, and operational requirements are organized in advance.

The Event Coordinator will work with internal teams and external contacts to keep event plans on schedule and ensure each event is properly prepared and executed.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate event schedules, timelines, and logistical requirements
  
• Maintain event calendars and track upcoming deadlines
  
• Assist with venue coordination and event-related arrangements
  
• Communicate with vendors, venues, suppliers, and other external partners
  
• Confirm event dates, schedules, deliveries, and operational details
  
• Prepare event plans, checklists, schedules, and supporting documentation
  
• Coordinate the ordering and delivery of event materials, signage, displays, and supplies
  
• Monitor event inventory and identify materials needed for upcoming programs
  
• Organize transportation and movement of event materials when required
  
• Coordinate staffing schedules and communicate event assignments
  
• Provide team members with event details, schedules, and logistical information
  
• Assist with event setup and ensure materials are positioned according to event plans
  
• Monitor event activities and address routine logistical issues
  
• Coordinate changes to schedules or event requirements as needed
  
• Maintain communication with internal teams throughout event execution
  
• Track event expenses, invoices, purchase information, and vendor documentation
  
• Collect and organize event records following completion
  
• Prepare basic post-event summaries and operational notes
  
• Document logistical issues and recommendations for future events
  
• Support multiple scheduled events and projects simultaneously
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
  
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field preferred
  
• 1–2 years of experience in event coordination, event operations, hospitality, marketing events, administrative coordination, or a related role preferred
  
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
  
• Excellent attention to detail
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• Ability to manage schedules, deadlines, and multiple event requirements
  
• Experience coordinating with vendors, venues, suppliers, or external partners preferred
  
• Strong time-management and follow-through skills
  
• Ability to respond professionally to schedule or logistical changes
  
• Comfortable working in active event environments
  
• Ability to work effectively with internal teams and outside contacts
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, scheduling tools, or similar business software
  
• Availability to work scheduled events, including occasional evenings or weekends when required
  
• Employee recognition programs
  
• Team and company activities
  
• Collaborative working environment
  
• Variety of events and project assignments