Event Coordinator

Job Title: Event Coordinator

Group/Team: Client Services Delivery / Event Management

Reports to: Sr. Event Manager/ Director of Event Management

Location: Beaverton or Remote

Employment Type: FT, Salary, Non-Exempt

Travel Requirements: 20%

WHO WE ARE

Opus Agency is a future-forward full-service Global Events Agency with over 325 team members in the United States and the United Kingdom. As we look ahead to 2025 and beyond, our profound opportunity is to shape the future of events in an increasingly AI-infused world. In an era where digital interactions often dominate, the authenticity of real-world connections will become paramount. Events will emerge as the #1 priority for CMOs, driving brand success and fostering deep, meaningful relationships with audiences.

Our Event Management team plays a critical role in this vision, partnering with world-shaping brands like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Salesforce, as well as an ever-expanding roster of category creators and fast-growing global brands. With these clients, we don’t just respond to change; we shape it by pulling the future forward and leading them into a new era of event marketing. As an Event Coordinator, you will be at the forefront of this mission, driving innovative and impactful strategies that align with this events-driven vision for the future.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are searching for a Event Coordinator to join our Opus Team. The role will be responsible for assisting the agency teams in all aspects of event management and serving as support staff on in-person and digital events as assigned as well as owning components on small to medium-scale programs. Program components may include inventory and shipping management, managing event vendors, temporary staffing management and other components. Programs assigned may include conferences, tradeshows, dinners, corporate galas and incentive programs.

YOU SHOULD HAVE

1 - 2 years of experience, preferably in the event management / hospitality fields
Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from four-year institution preferred
Must be results oriented, able to meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the success of assigned aspects of an event or project, meeting program objectives and client and manager expectations.
Manage and follow Opus best practice documents for components assigned.
Responsible for effective and timely communication between internal team and vendors via phone and email.
Working with vendors in securing needed materials on time, within budget and meeting requested specifications.
Effectively interface and support workstream owners with proactive communication.
Understand Opus best practices and overall agency operations.
Seen as a team player in all situations
Report to program lead(s) as assigned, on a regular basis with project progress, identified problems and solutions.
Maintain clear communication with manager regarding special problems or exceptions to policies and procedures.
Actively participate in team meetings as required and treating all proprietary information as confidential.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

COMPETENCIES

Eager learning and takes direction
General understanding of in-person and digital event cycles
Organization skills and ability to manage to deadlines
Project / Task Management Skills
Team oriented
High Analytical Skills
Professional written & verbal communication
Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, etc.) and Google Suite preferred
Displays critical thinking, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication, presentation skills & email
Ability to effectively work with manager to prioritize workload on multiple projects & events simultaneously.
Successfully perform in high stress, fast-paced environment
Accept changes with short notice and tolerate frequent interruptions
Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality
Work cooperatively with other employees, vendors, and clients
Portray professional presence
Always shows high level of ethics, integrity and Values

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN

Full time position
Opportunities for growth and development
Health & Dental Insurance (choice of plans)
100% Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
Opportunity to elect additional life insurance and LTD insurance at employee expense
Paid parental leave
Opportunity to contribute pre-tax dollars to flexible spending accounts
401(K) with employer match
Flexibility in work schedules
Generous time off

HOW WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting salary for this role is between $46,000 and $52,700. Our salary ranges are based on third-party national average market compensation analysis. The actual salary is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

NOT SURE IF YOU SHOULD APPLY?

Studies show that those identifying as under-represented individuals might have talked themselves out of applying at this point. Don’t worry about checking every single box. At Opus Agency, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team – so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this role or we may have other roles that better align with your skillset.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Individuals will be required to sit for the majority of the day and may be required to stand as needed. May require ability to ambulate primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Individuals may be required to travel via airplane, train, taxi, car and/or other means of transportation, as needed.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

OTHER DUTIES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee/ candidate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Opus Agency does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Founded in 2013, Opus Global is a data risk and compliance service provider. Opus offers data management, clean-up and regulatory reporting solutions. Opus Global is headquartered out of New York City, New York.

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