Events Coordinator

Southern Tire Mart; Columbia (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Duff Capital Investors is seeking an Events Coordinator to join its marketing department in Columbia, Mississippi. The role entails developing and executing event plans for diverse portfolios and collaborating with the marketing team on materials, registrations, and execution.

Some travel may be required, and on-site presence is expected. Ideal candidates bring meticulous organizational abilities, strong planning skills, and a proactive attitude, with proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in event planning.
• Demonstrable staff and volunteer management.
• Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback.
• Professional presentation and communication skills.
• Effective time management and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize event and develop timelines and schedules including run-of-show documents.
• Create and manage event budget.
• Select and coordinate vendors and venues.
• Work closely with marketing team on all aspects including printed materials, decorations, registration, and execution of event.
• On-site management of event.
• Coordinate tasks using Wrike project management software.
• Support Marketing Team as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Planning

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Marketing understanding

Vendor management

Event coordination

Project management software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or related field

Tools

Wrike

Job description

Duff Capital Investors is currently seeking an Events Coordinator to join its marketing department. Located at our corporate headquarters in Columbia, Mississippi, our department oversees the branding and promotion for over 20 companies within the Duff family, including Southern Tire Mart. You'll work closely with the team to develop and execute event plans for intimate gatherings to large scale conferences for our diverse portfolio of companies. We need a self-motivated individual with strong organizational, negotiating, and detail-oriented skills. This is an on-site position although some travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize event and develop timelines and schedules including run-of-show documents
• Create and manage event budget
• Select and coordinate vendors and venues
• Work closely with marketing team on all aspects including printed materials, decorations, registration, and execution of event
• On-site management of event
• Coordinate tasks using WRIKE project management software
• Support Marketing Team as required

Ideal Qualities

• Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills
• Exceptional planning ability
• Proactive and eager to learn
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Fundamental understanding of marketing, advertising, and branding
• Prior use of project management software a plus

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or related field
• 3-5 years’ experience in event planning
• Demonstrable staff and volunteer management
• Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback
• Professional presentation and communication skills
• Effective time management and multitasking abilities

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