Events Coordinator

R.J. Corman Railroad Group LLC- RR Group; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO and paid holidays

401K employer match

Employee discounts

Job summary

R.J. Corman Railroad Group is seeking an organized Events Coordinator to join our Nicholasville, KY team. The role focuses on end-to-end event planning, vendor sourcing, and on-site coordination to deliver successful gatherings.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree and 3–5 years of related experience, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Regular travel, evenings, and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business, event management, hospitality, or related field.
• 3–5 years of related experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Experience maintaining databases and records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of assigned events from planning to teardown.
• Liaise with internal departments, service providers, and vendors.
• Handle logistics, lodging, transport, and attendee coordination.
• Manage inventory of event supplies and equipment, and ensure safety.
• Maintain equipment records and ensure DOT compliance for vehicles.

Skills

Event planning

Coordination

Vendor management

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in business/event management/hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fleet Manager

Job description

R.J. Corman Railroad Group is currently seeking an organized and detail-oriented Events Coordinatorto join our team in Nicholasville, KY.

Responsibilities:

Event Planning & Coordination:

Coordinate and oversee all aspects of assigned events, including:

• Collaboration with internal departments and service providers.
• Logistics, parking, and transportation arrangements.
• Lodging accommodations and travel schedules.
• Rental equipment and services.
• Event signage.
• Vendor sourcing, contract management, and oversight.
• Invitations and promotional materials.
• Safety and security planning.
• Event setup, teardown, and cleanup.
• Reservations and attendee confirmations.
• Space planning and event layouts.
• Venue coordination and hospitality orders.
• Entertainment arrangements.

Inventory & Equipment Management

• Maintain and organize inventory for all R.J. Corman event supplies.
• Coordinate the maintenance, operation, and cleaning of event equipment.
• Identify and address safety and operational concerns.
• Organize, inventory, clean, and oversee repairs for event equipment and materials, including tables, chairs, linens, staging, pipe and drape, coolers, sound systems, signage, and related items.
• Schedule, perform, and document maintenance activities for all event equipment.
• Inventory and replenish supplies as needed in Command Centers.
• Conduct monthly inventory and equipment audits.
• Maintain and update equipment records within Fleet Manager.
• Ensure Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance for all vehicles.
• Regularly clean and audit storage buildings and equipment storage areas.

Additional Duties

• Maintain and coordinate the employee pool vehicle fleet.
• Assist the Hospitality Services Manager with additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in business, event management, hospitality, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years of related experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience maintaining databases and records.
• Familiarity with modern office communication and telephone systems.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel as required.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate and perform basic maintenance on facilities and event equipment.

Environmental Conditions:

• Primarily office-based environment with periodic work at event sites and storage facilities.

Benefits:R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R. J. Corman offers the following:

Full-Time Team Members:

• Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
  
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
  • 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
    • Veteran's Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans
  • Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Accident Insurance
• FSA and HSA Options
• 401K Employer Match
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Group Life Insurance

All Team Members:

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Provided PPE

R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affiantive Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.

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