Event Specialist | Bridgewater Bank

TeamWomenMN; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 38,159 - 41,465; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Bridgewater Bank in St. Louis Park seeks an Event Specialist to support planning and execution of internal and external events for employees, clients, prospects, and partners. You’ll work with the Marketing Team to deliver high‑quality experiences across the bank.

You will coordinate logistics, manage promotional materials, support day‑of operations, and ensure events align with the bank’s brand and values. Evening/weekend availability and local travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Business, Event Management, or related field.
• 2+ years of event planning, hospitality, or project coordination experience.
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a professional, customer‑focused approach.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Availability to work evenings and weekends and travel locally for events.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary coordinator for internal, external, and sponsored events; oversee planning and execution.
• Execute event administrative tasks, including nametags, packing supplies, gifts, and post‑event reporting.
• Manage promotional materials, sourcing, ordering, organizing, and tracking branded items.
• Coordinate meeting and event logistics: room layouts, food, AV, materials, and setup.
• Provide day‑of event support: setup, registration, troubleshooting, vendor management, attendee experience, teardown, follow‑up.
• Act as a professional ambassador for Bridgewater Bank with clients and partners.
• Ensure events align with the bank’s brand, culture, and values; support marketing initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Business, Event Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking an Event Specialist to join our Marketing Team in St. Louis Park. Reporting to the Director of Events, the Event Specialist will support the planning and execution of internal and external events, ensuring a seamless and high‑quality experience for employees, clients, prospects, and community partners. The role works closely with the Marketing Team to deliver successful events across the bank.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary coordinator for internal, external, and sponsored events, overseeing planning and execution of employee and client experiences across the bank.
• Execute event administrative tasks, including nametags, supply packing, gift preparation, and post‑event reporting.
• Manage promotional materials, including sourcing, ordering, organizing, distributing, and tracking branded merchandise, gifts, and event supplies.
• Coordinate meeting and event logistics, such as determining room layouts and setup requirements, arranging food and beverage, managing audiovisual needs, preparing materials, and ensuring spaces are set and reset appropriately.
• Provide day‑of event support, including setup, registration, troubleshooting, vendor management, attendee experience, tear‑down, and post‑event follow‑up.
• Serve as a professional ambassador for Bridgewater Bank while interacting with clients, guests, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure a consistent, high‑quality event experience by aligning event execution, gifting and promotional efforts, and employee experiences with the bank’s brand, culture, and values.
• Support the Marketing team with additional projects, administrative tasks, and special initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Business, Event Management, or related field.
• 2+ years of event planning, hospitality, or project coordination experience.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail, a high level of organization, initiative, and energy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional and customer‑focused approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining strong accountability and follow‑through.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends and travel locally for events.
• Ability to lift, transport, and set up event materials and supplies as needed.
• Proven ability to independently manage event logistics with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with CRM systems, event registration platforms, attendee management, guest communications, and event reporting preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

The typical hourly base pay range for this role is between $27.70 – $30.10. Compensation may vary based on individual job‑related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and paid holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. It is Bridgewater Bank’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Status: Non‑Exempt