Community Engagement & Events Specialist (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)

Nordstrom•Seattle, WA

2d•$69,000 - $110,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Engagement & Events Specialist supports Nordstrom’s community engagement and corporate events programs through hands-on coordination, event support, and relationship building with local organizations and internal teams. This role works closely with the Social Impact team to deliver impactful experiences for employees, customers, and community partners, while ensuring seamless execution of both community-focused and corporate events. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience in community engagement, corporate event coordination, event management, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and execute events of varying size and complexity.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.
Experience working with vendors, venues, and community organizations.
Passion for community engagement, social impact, and creating memorable experiences.
Proficiency in event management and project management tools; familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field preferred.
Experience in retail or fashion a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with community engagement and corporate event programs, ensuring timely and accurate execution of all activities.
Coordinate logistics for community-focused and corporate events, including invitations, Benevity sign-up pages, catering, event needs and communication, and onsite support.
Develop and maintain event timelines, run-of-shows, and post-event debriefs to support continuous improvement.
Maintain calendars, track deadlines, and provide regular updates to team members on program and event progress.
Serve as a key point of contact for local nonprofits, community partners, vendors, and internal event partners for day-to-day communication and coordination.
Support the process for vetting new community partners and gathering required documentation.
Help organize and promote volunteering opportunities for employees, including sign-up management, communication, and follow-up.
Support the planning and delivery of exclusive community engagement experiences for high-value customers (e.g., VICs and Loyalty Icons).
Assist with gathering feedback from employee participants and compiling engagement metrics.
Assist with tracking budgets, processing invoices, and submitting expense reports for community engagement and corporate event activities.
Prepare reports and presentations summarizing program and event results for internal teams and leadership.
Collaborate with Store, PR, Social Impact, Marketing, Internal Communications, and Logistics/Facilities teams to ensure consistent messaging and seamless event execution.
Collect and analyze Benevity data to measure success and identify opportunities for improvement.
Provide regular updates and post-event reports for leadership, highlighting key outcomes and learnings.
Provide general administrative support as needed.