Strategic Event Manager | Employee Engagement & Brand

Groundworks; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Employee Ownership Opportunities

Industry Leading Training Programs

Leadership Development

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Top Workplace Culture

Job summary

Groundworks in Dallas is seeking an Event Management Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and execute company events, meetings, training sessions, and initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, recognition, professional development, brand awareness, and community involvement.

The role ensures event logistics are organized efficiently and that each event aligns with company culture, standards, objectives, key messages, and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing or Communications.
• Two+ years of experience in event planning, coordination, or related admin support.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with multi-project capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and vendor-management abilities.
• Attention to detail, adaptability, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with event management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute employee recognition events, national meetings, leadership summits and training sessions.
• Manage event logistics: venue, travel, lodging, catering, AV, materials, on-site setup.
• Develop and manage event agendas aligned with objectives and key messages.
• Provide on-site event support to ensure smooth execution and positive attendee experience.
• Coordinate with leadership and internal teams to define needs and facilitate speaker participation.
• Prepare post-event reports, track budgets, invoices, and expenses.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Vendor management

Microsoft Office

Event management software

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Event Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management software

Job description

Groundworks in Dallas is seeking an Event Management Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and execute company events, meetings, training sessions, and initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, recognition, professional development, brand awareness, and community involvement.

The role ensures event logistics are organized efficiently and that each event aligns with company culture, standards, objectives, key messages, and strategic goals.