Event Coordinator
Are you energized by connecting with people, planning memorable experiences, and making a real impact in your community? South Slope Communications is looking for a creative, organized, and relationship‑driven Events Coordinator to elevate our presence.
In this role, you’ll take the lead on planning, coordinating, and executing internal and external events that showcase South Slope’s values, strengthen community partnerships, and provide exceptional experiences for members, employees, and neighbors. If you enjoy blending project management with creativity — while representing a trusted local cooperative — this position is for you.
Why You Should Join Us
- Community-Driven Culture: We go above and beyond to support the communities we serve.
- High-Growth Environment: Be part of a rapidly expanding organization shaping the future of connectivity.
What You’ll Do
- Promote and represent South Slope at community events such as festivals and parades.
- Develop creative ways to engage customers and prospects at community events and South Slope events.
- Manage grant program including writing letters of support, coordinating presentations and writing press releases.
- Help plan the South Slope Annual Meeting and assist the Spirit Committee with employee events.
- Occasionally coordinate Community Center events including giving tours, taking payments and managing agreements.
- Build relationships with community organizations to identify event opportunities and strengthen engagement.
- Produce digital content for event promotion including graphics, videos, and signage using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Support event-related marketing campaigns and collaborate with the marketing team on messaging.
- Maintain inventory of promotional items used for events and outreach.
- Collaborate with the marketing team on messaging and event-related campaigns.
- Maintain promotional inventory for events, giveaways, and outreach.
- Other duties may be assigned based on business needs.
What You Bring
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills — including strong presentation abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
- Self‑motivation, organization, and analytical thinking.
- Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Creative problem‑solving and a drive to improve event processes.
- Comfort working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Skills and Education
Required:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Familiarity with event planning, logistics, or community engagement.
- Understanding of design fundamentals.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s license.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Work Schedule & Environment
- Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Must be available for occasional evenings and weekends for community events.
You’ll work primarily in an office environment with periodic outdoor event participation. This role requires the ability to stand, sit, lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, and operate standard office equipment. Occasional driving is required.
Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable Accommodations can be made if and when requested under ADA. Medical documentation will be requested from the employee to understand the employee’s need for an accommodation and/or the employee’s medical restrictions. If there is an accommodation requested, all medical information should be certified by the employee’s treating medical provider.
Affirmative Action Plan (AAP/EEO Statement)
South Slope provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
About South Slope Cooperative
South Slope Cooperative Communications provides ridiculously reliable internet, phone and television service to homes and businesses. We are committed to providing an exceptional customer experience and giving back to the communities we serve.
South Slope offers an impressive benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary
- Company-funded pension plan
- Health, dental, short- and long-term disability
- PTO, paid holidays and paid birthday leave
- Monthly internet allowance