Event Operations Coordinator

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πŸ“… Posted 2026-08-08 Β· via Himalayas
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Job Title: Event Operations Coordinator

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Central Standard Time (CST) Hours
About the Role

We’re hiring an Event Operations Coordinator to manage logistics, scheduling, and operational coordination across multiple active event campaigns.

This is a fast-paced, high-responsibility operations role β€” not a simple admin or assistant position.

You will be responsible for coordinating events end-to-end, managing schedules, handling travel and logistics, communicating with field representatives, and ensuring every moving piece stays organized and executed on time.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously without things falling through the cracks.
Responsibilities
Event & Logistics Coordination

- Manage the full event pipeline across multiple active campaigns

- Source, negotiate, confirm, and coordinate event logistics

- Handle booth setup requirements, load-in/load-out schedules, equipment coordination, venue communication, and on-site logistics support

- Ensure all event details are properly communicated to field representatives and internal stakeholders

Scheduling & Team Coordination

- Build and maintain representative schedules using Sling or similar scheduling tools

- Ensure availability submissions are completed on time

- Publish and manage weekly schedules across campaigns

- Act as the primary point of contact for field representative logistics and scheduling questions

- Coordinate closely with leadership to maintain operational alignment

Travel & Expense Management

- Coordinate travel bookings and logistics for field representatives

- Track and reconcile travel and event-related expenses

- Maintain organized records and receipts

- Monitor spend against budget thresholds and proactively flag issues

Reporting & Operations Support

- Prepare weekly operations and performance reports

- Maintain clean operational trackers and documentation

- Ensure visibility across event status, scheduling, logistics, and expenses

- Support hiring, onboarding, and operational coordination initiatives when needed

What Makes You a Strong Fit

- You are highly organized and detail-oriented

- You thrive in fast-moving operational environments

- You proactively solve problems before they escalate

- You can manage multiple priorities simultaneously without losing accuracy

- You communicate clearly and professionally with both internal teams and external partners

- You take ownership and follow through consistently

Required Experience & Skills
Must-Have Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

- Previous experience in event coordination, logistics coordination, operations, scheduling, or administrative operations support

- Strong experience managing multiple moving pieces simultaneously

- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

- Strong organizational and time management abilities

- Proficiency with Google Workspace (Google Sheets, Docs, Drive, Calendar, Gmail)

- Ability to work during U.S. Central Standard Time (CST) business hours

- Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines

Nice-to-Have Experience

- Experience using Sling, TravelPerk, or similar scheduling/travel tools

- Experience supporting field sales teams or event-based operations

- Experience tracking operational expenses and budgets

- Startup or high-growth company experience

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

Your day will revolve around keeping operations organized and ensuring events run smoothly from planning to execution.
You will:

- Review upcoming events and confirm logistics

- Coordinate with venues, representatives, and internal teams

- Update schedules and manage travel coordination

- Handle operational questions from the field team

- Track expenses and maintain operational documentation

- Monitor deadlines, schedu

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