Events Marketing Coordinator (Part Time) (Goose Island)

Feb. 17, 2012

Chicago, IL

Confidential

Caluemt Photographic is seeking a Part Time Events Marketing Coordinator to work in our Chicago Corporate office

Description Summary:

Collaborate with the Events Marketing Manager to plan, market and coordinate all events in the Calumet retail stores.

Principal Core Responsibilities:

Assist Events Marketing Manager to build education curriculum and present to sales management

Coordinate timelines and deadlines for billing, contracts and invoices

Assist with marketing plans for all Calumet events, including emails, calendar displays, handouts, bag stuffers, posters and counter cards. Works closely with marketing to ensure materials are supplied to stores on a timely basis

Proofreads for accuracy

Follow checklist and process to execute excellent and successful events

Track evaluations of instructors

Coordinate expense records, ensuring accuracy of all submitted invoices and payments

Liaison for event-related questions, concerns or suggestions for entire sales staff

Populate event calendar

Coordinates with all stores to ensure information is complete and on time for the event. Includes securing text, bios and images for website, posters and other marketing collateral

Adds, deletes and revises class content and images on website

Manages daily Cvent maintenance and issues

Perform other related duties as assigned by Events Marketing Manager and serve as a backup to Events Marketing Manager

Minimum Education and Experience:

College Graduate preferred, with a degree in marketing, communications, advertising, and events.

Knowledge of photography is a big plus

Must be a team player with a pleasant personality and professional approach

Must be extremely dependable and able to work independently

Two years full-time job-related experience in planning customer events, meetings and functions preferred

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Attention to detail critical

Strong organizational skills as well as written and verbal communication skills

Able to work in a fast-paced environment where flexibility is key and directions change frequently

Self-starter, highly motivated to excel

Basic HTML and InDesign/PhotoShop skills

Strong computer skills; demonstrated strength in Microsoft Office Products

Ability to solve problem situations arising from clients, companies and staff

Interact with all levels of management

Calumet Photographic is EOE