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Event Coordinator

Event Coordinator

Robert HalfSeattle, WA, US
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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Event Coordinator to join our team in Seattle, Washington. This Contract-to-permanent role offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to a variety of events while working in a collaborative team environment. The position requires remote work with approximately 40% travel to assist with on-site event execution.

Title : Event Marketing Coordinator

Location : 100% remote with travel (expenses covered)

Contract Type : Contract-to-hire-

Duration : 6-9 months before conversion

Pay : $23-27 / hour

Schedule : 8am - 5pm, M-F ( 40 hours a week)

Required Software : Any familiarity with PM tools

Responsibilities :

  • Plan and oversee event logistics, ensuring smooth execution from start to finish.
  • Coordinate guest check-ins and provide on-site assistance to visitors and participants.
  • Manage event calendars and schedules to ensure timely delivery of all project milestones.
  • Collaborate with team members to organize trade shows and other large-scale events.
  • Utilize Wrike and other project management tools to streamline event coordination tasks.
  • Act as a point of contact for vendors, partners, and stakeholders during events.
  • Support event setup and teardown processes while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Monitor event budgets and track expenses to ensure cost efficiency.
  • Address last-minute changes or challenges with adaptability and problem-solving skills. Events Support Coordinator

Full-time | Contract | Hybrid or Remote | Travel Required (~40%)

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Events Support Coordinator to join a dynamic team during a pivotal time of transition. This role will act as the primary support resource for a group of internal event leads, assisting across a wide range of planning and logistical functions for both internal and client-facing experiences.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Serve as a flexible resource for a team of planners executing programs across two main focus areas : internal team experiences and external brand presence
  • Manage and triage a centralized team inbox, escalating inquiries during weekly syncs and entering tasks into a shared tracking tool
  • Support key planning tasks including venue coordination, catering arrangements, collateral production, shipment tracking, registration support, and documentation
  • Help ensure consistent communications and tracking of deliverables across the team
  • Occasionally travel to onsite programs as needed (approx. 40%, varies by quarter)
  • Types of Programs Supported :

  • Large-scale internal forums hosted nationwide for distinct business units (1,200–1,500 attendees each)
  • Quarterly team meetings and corporate events
  • External partner activations, industry gatherings, and hosted client experiences
  • Ideal Background :

  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Prior experience in event logistics or operations or a strong exposure and interst in getting into events!
  • Comfortable working in fast-moving environments without rigid processes
  • Familiarity with tools like Wrike (or similar PM platforms) a plus
  • Flexibility to travel up to 40%, depending on program timing and location
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