Events Coordinator - Marketing at LJA | Houston, TX

LJA

Events Coordinator - Marketing

Houston, TX (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive events coordination for Central Texas region, planning and executing with independent oversight.

Own end-to-end event planning and on-site execution for the Central Texas region.
Must-have: 3+ years in corporate event planning or similar experience.
Standout: Independent work style with objective-focused execution.

Job Description

Responsibilities

As an Events Coordinator, you will manage, plan, and execute events while supporting the marketing and communications team for the Central Texas region.
Focus on ensuring smooth event operations, providing top-notch client and employee experience, and coordinating employee engagement initiatives.
Performs specialized event coordination activities for the marketing department to support LJA sectors in Central Texas Region
Organizes special events and employee engagement activities for the Central Texas Region, focusing on all entertainment logistics
Support all offices in the region with monthly engagement activities and internal charity and diversity groups
Managing timelines and deadlines to ensure timeliness of tasks prior to event
Creates event outlines, coordinating planned events from start to finish
Maintains records, tracking associations, chambers, sponsorships, and all events including the budget and organization of all functions with event updates to share region-wide on a regular basis
Position requires client, LJA PM/VP contact, and extensive vendor contact
Assists in the selection, ordering, and inventory of the promotional materials specific to each event
Works independently under specific objectives
Assists with the firm’s business development through client focus

Requirements

College Degree preferred
3+ years of corporate experience, preferably in event planning
Computer skills required are proficiency in Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint. Training for our management and client relation software monday.com and Unanet CRM can be provided.
Excellent verbal and written skills are required
Sit for extended periods of time working on computer
Capability to lift up to 20 lbs. for event setup
Willingness to assist with event setup and tear-down, including occasional evenings and weekends
Ability to travel for conferences and events as needed

Benefits

Employee-owned. Client-focused
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact
Flexible Work Options: Schedules to help you balance life and work
Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support
Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most
Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team
Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow
Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives
Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing
Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career
Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

LJA

Employee-Owned. Client Focused.LJA is an employee-owned, full-service, comprehensive multi-disciplinary consulting firm. With offices across the southeastern US and beyond, LJA offers one-source, one-stop reliability for all of our clients, when and where they need us. We are organized around eight comprehensive sectors: Public Works, Transportation, Land Development, Energy, Environmental, Surveying, and Rail. Offering more than 300 diverse services, LJA can seamlessly build successful project teams with civil, structural, and electrical engineers, plus hydrologists, planners, landscape architects, construction managers, GIS designers, and surveyors. Our resources are leveraged across our company to deliver expertise-driven teams, increase responsiveness to your specific needs, and individualize project solutions.For a listing of our current career opportunities, please visit www.LJA.com.

Founded in 1972

USA

2.1K employees (183 in marketing)

www.lja.com