Responsibilities

• The Marketing & Events Coordinator serves as the lead for Merrick’s full event lifecycle, responsible for independently managing multiple events simultaneously while ensuring flawless execution and alignment with event objectives.
• Lead end‑to‑end planning for a diverse portfolio of events, including corporate meetings, open houses, Merrick golf tournament, client engagements, employee events, and special initiative
• Partner with internal stakeholders to clarify event objectives, target audiences, messaging priorities, and desired outcomes.
• Lead kick-off call and touch base meetings with key stakeholders. Maintain event organization on Teams page for collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive event plans including audience, objectives, timelines, budgets, run‑of‑show documents, staffing/volunteer plans, and contingency strategies.
• Project manage event preparation with our marketing team for marketing needs.
• Identify, evaluate, and secure venues and vendors, as required, that best support event goals, logistics, budget, and quality.
• Coordinate contracts and invoice approvals.

Requirements

• 3+ years of corporate event planning experience
• Experience managing branded merchandise programs preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Business, or related field preferred (not required).
• Ability to coordinate events with executive-level leaders
• Proven ability to lead projects independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions during fast‑moving events.
• Strong project management abilities, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to build internal partnerships.
• Creative problem solver with initiative and follow‑through.
• Up to 10% travel for events, site visits, and vendor coordination.

Preferred

Benefits

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program