Thorne

Freelance Communications & Events Coordinator- Contract

Summerville, SC (Hybrid)

Department: Marketing Location: Summerville, SC Description At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage. Thorne is seeking a freelance Communications & Events Coordinator to support internal communications initiatives, including Town Halls, Lunch & Learns, and Fireside Chats. This role will focus on vendor management, logistics coordination, and on-site execution, working closely with the Communications Team to ensure smooth and professional internal events. The ideal candidate is highly organized and comfortable managing multiple vendors and logistics details while serving as on-site support during key events. This is a temporary contract position at an estimated 30-40 hours per month. RESPONSIBILITIES Vendor Management Manage relationships with event-related vendors (AV, rentals, printing, catering, etc.). Source quotes, track timelines, and support vendor selection in partnership with the Communications Team. Act as primary point of contact for assigned vendors before, during, and after events. Ensure vendors meet agreed-upon deliverables, timelines, and quality standards. Event Logistics & Coordination Support planning and execution of internal events, including Town Halls. Coordinate logistics such as venue setup, equipment, materials, signage, and run-of-show details. Support pre-event preparation and post-event follow-up as needed. On-Site Event Support Be on-site at Thorne’s HQ in Summerville, SC, in the lead up to and during Town Halls and internal events. Provide on-site support for additional internal events as directed by the Communications Team. Serve as the on-the-ground logistics lead during events, resolving issues and escalating as needed. WHAT YOU NEED Must be based in the Charleston, SC area. Availability for on-site work during Town Hall weeks and other internal events; remote work permitted outside of designated on-site event periods. Strong experience in event logistics coordination and vendor management. Highly organized with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working in a freelance, project-based support model. Thorne is the leader in science-backed health and wellness solutions committed to helping individuals live healthier longer. As the top recommended clinical brand by healthcare practitioners, Thorne offers a comprehensive range of products including nutritional supplements and health tests designed to meet the unique needs of individuals at every stage of life. Founded in 1984, Thorne products are formulated with the highest-quality ingredients, supported by clinical research, and rigorously tested to ensure purity, potency, and efficacy. Thorne is trusted by 47,000+ health-care professionals, thousands of professional athletes, more than 100 professional sports teams, multiple U.S. National Teams, and more than five million consumers. For more information, visit Thorne.com. THORNE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER