Events Lead

Cella Inc; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event planning agency in Scotch Plains, New Jersey seeks an experienced Event Coordinator to support events and marketing efforts. Responsibilities include organizing logistics, managing event registrations, and enhancing team collaboration. Ideal candidates will have 4-6 years of experience in event planning and strong organizational skills. Our offer includes a competitive hourly rate of $40-$45 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K plan

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in event planning, marketing coordination, or project support.
• Professional, proactive, and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of events and marketing; create the yearly event calendar.
• Organize all event logistics: venues, vendors, timelines, invoices.
• Track budgets and expenses for events.
• Help run weekly marketing meetings and keep track of tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Proactivity

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Event platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications

Tools

Cvent

Eventbrite

Function Fox

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Overview

Location: Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Job Type: Contract to Perm

Compensation Range: $40 - 45 per hour

Responsibilities

• Supporting the execution of events and marketing; helping create the yearly event calendar.
• Handling event registrations (e.g., on Cvent or Eventbrite) and keeping attendees in the loop.
• Organizing all event logistics: venues, vendors, timelines, invoices, travel.
• Tracking and documenting budgets and expenses.
• Organizing speakers and guests (bios, materials they need, presentations).
• Drafting basic event messages (emails, social posts, website updates).
• Getting materials ready for events (signs, presentations, schedules).
• Helping wrap up events (surveys, data, summaries).
• Ordering and tracking swag for all events.
• Monitoring new project requests in Function Fox and helping figure out what's most important.
• Scheduling and helping run weekly marketing meetings, keeping track of what needs to be done.
• Helping project teams by documenting tasks, timelines, and deliverables; helping create and maintain project timelines and schedules.
• Prepping internal updates for project stakeholders.
• Pointing out any roadblocks or ways to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, proactive, and collaborative mindset.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and working on a MAC is a plus.
• Experience with event platforms (e.g., Cvent, Eventbrite) and project tracking tools (e.g., Function Fox) is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related field preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in event planning, marketing coordination, or project support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. We welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.