We are seeking an experienced Event & Engagement Coordinator responsible for the activation, supervision, and execution of all Boise Co-op events and private rentals.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Event & Private Rental Execution:
- Activate, supervise, and execute all Boise Co-op events, including in-store promotions, wine tasting classes and wine dinners, beer and coffee classes, craft classes, cooking classes, vendor demos, and community outreach initiatives.
- Manage private event rentals at the UnCorked Wine Bar and Village Classroom ensuring smooth coordination with event hosts, setup, guest assistance, and breakdown.
- Serve as the on-site point of contact for instructors, attendees, vendors, customers, and staff during events.
- Ensure event logistics align with Boise Co-op standards and provide a high-quality customer experience.
- Work evenings and weekends as needed to oversee events and private rentals. Expect an average of 2-3 evening commitments each week and 1-2 weekend commitments each month.
- Content Capture & Social Media Engagement:
- Take photo and video content at all events for use on social media, the website, and promotional materials.
- Work closely with the Marketing Team to ensure event activations are well-documented and shared.
- Ensure consistent branding and messaging in all event-related content.
- On-Site Vendor & Community Engagement:
- Act as the on-the-ground liaison for vendors, partners, and sponsors during events.
- Support vendor setup, logistics, and sampling coordination to ensure smooth activation.
- Work with nonprofit partners and Round Up recipients during community-focused and/or offsite volunteer events.
- Administrative & Marketing Support:
- Track event attendance and engagement metrics, providing post-event reports to the Community Engagement Manager.
- Assist in developing marketing materials for events, including signage, social media updates, and promotions.
- Support internal team communication related to event logistics and execution.
Qualifications and Skills:
- 1-2 years of experience in event execution, marketing, or customer engagement.
- Strong photography and social media content skills (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok a plus).
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
- Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple event elements at once.
- Experience with Eventbrite, Mailchimp, TripleSeat, Facebook Events, and Squarespace is a plus.
Education and Experience:
- BA degree in Marketing or other related field preferred; or experience related to marketing and outreach programs and/or communications.
- 1-2 years of experience in events, conferences.
- Experience in the retail or food & beverage industry a plus.
- Design skills a plus.
- Familiarity with ECRS, Loyalty Bot, TripleSeat, Eventbrite, Facebook Events, and Squarespace a plus.
Physical Demands:
Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Working Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a grocery store setting with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions.
It is the policy of Boise Co-Op that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of Boise Co-Op to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. Boise Co-Op is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HR Department by phone (208) 472-4507.
Boise Co-op is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. The Boise Co-op 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.
