Events Coordinator Jr (Bilingual in Spanish) - Dracko Merchandising Inc

 The Events Coordinator Jr is responsible for the onsite execution of all experiential events in assigned territory. Interacts with her/his team, clients, venue staff and supporting internal departments involved in the event. The Events Coordinator JR takes the lead on all the traditional and non-traditional events, including planning, staffing, executing, and managing administrative post-event tasks.

Job Responsibilities:

1.    Direct responsibility of the sourcing of appropriate Talent (BAs) and support with hiring of the operational support crew of all the experiential events in her/his assigned territory

2.    Train, mentor, evaluate, discipline, and support her team and operational support staff.

3.    Assist with set-up and execution of events

4.    Responsible On-site execution including but not limited to weekends and holidays.

5.    Ensures needed supply for each program is stocked, controls inventory and distributes materials for the proper execution of the weekly demos/special events.

6.    Ensures Staff arrives on time, properly uniformed and completes required reports, including expenses and photos.

7.    Communicates with every stake holder any issues with the execution of a planned Special Event. Includes but not limited to Experiential Manager, Account Manager, Client, local stake holders (Ex. Distributors)

8.    Facilitate last-minute staff issues, including but not limited to covering a shift personally if necessary.

9.    Assist with office administration post-event including financial reconciliation, Reporting, communications, etc.

10. Weekly reports:

§  Recaps

§  Master

§  Coordination

§  Payroll 

Job Requirements:

Education:  High School Diploma

Language Proficiency:   Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus

Work experience in related field or industry:   1 year

Sales experience:   1 year

Work schedule(s):      Thursday – Tuesday including weekend/holiday work as needed

Required Skills:

Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office    

Excellent organizational and attention to details skills

Communications Skills (listening, verbal, written)

Leadership/Management Skills.

Flexibility/Adaptability/Managing Multiple Priorities.

Developed experience, coordinating, and managing event operations and hospitality

Proven success in working with other team members and/or partners  

Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Ability to be flexible and able to weekend/holiday work as needed

You’re a self-starter

Any other action in support of company peers, supervisor, or company-wide efforts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Tuesday - Thursday
• Weekends as needed

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)