Events and Community Manager

Local Eclectic•Chicago, IL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Local Eclectic is a Chicago-based fine jewelry company operating five proprietary brands (Family Gold, For You With Love, Harvest Moon, Carried Jewels, Period Piece), with wholesale partnerships including Nordstrom, Anthropologie, and Free People. We're expanding beyond e-commerce with a flagship retail store and café opening at 212 E. Ontario in downtown Chicago — adding an in-person, high-touch dimension to a highly engaged, authentic customer base. We're looking for someone who can bring the brand to life IRL — through unforgettable events, a thriving community, and a social presence that makes people feel like they belong. The Role We're hiring an Events & Community Manager to own the full spectrum of Local Eclectic's real-world brand presence — from ticketed and paid marketing events to grassroots community engagement to the social channels that connect it all. This is a builder role for someone who is equal parts creative producer, community organizer, and relentless doer. You'll be one of the key people turning Local Eclectic from a brand people shop into a brand people show up for.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in events, community management, or experiential marketing (fashion, jewelry, beauty, or lifestyle brands a plus)
A proven track record of planning and executing paid, ticketed, or sponsored events from concept to completion as well as VIP events and day of event operations
Space rental management or hospitality experience
Strong social media fluency and hands-on community management experience
Excellent organizational skills — you can juggle multiple events and vendors without dropping a ball
A scrappy, tireless, whatever-it-takes work ethic; comfortable wearing many hats at a growing company
Warm, outgoing, natural relationship-builder energy — you genuinely like people and it shows
Willingness to work some evenings/weekends around events, especially during the holidays
Based in or able to work on-site in Chicago

Nice To Haves

Experience opening or supporting a retail flagship or physical brand location
Existing relationships with Chicago event venues, vendors, or media/influencer community
Background in jewelry, fashion, or direct-to-consumer retail

Responsibilities

Plan, budget, and execute paid marketing events, brand activations, trunk shows and community events
Lead planning and programming for events at our new flagship store and café at 212 E. Ontario
Manage event logistics end-to-end from budgets, timelines, staffing, run-of-show, and post-event recaps
Identify and pursue partnership, sponsorship, and collaboration opportunities that expand reach and align with brand values
Own inbound space rental inquiries for the flagship, from first contact through signed agreement — vetting requests and negotiating terms
Partner with the GM and Retail Director to oversee day-of execution for rentals
Own booking targets for the space rental channel and report on performance against goal
Build and nurture an active, engaged community of customers, jewelry collectors, and brand fans through in person community events that bring the neighborhood, Chicago and visitors to our beautiful city together
Develop community programs (VIP experiences, ambassador/loyalty initiatives, in-store gatherings, trunk shows and more) that deepen loyalty and repeat engagement
Serve as a visible, on-the-ground presence for the brand — showing up, building relationships, and representing Local Eclectic authentically
Manage day-to-day social community engagement — comments, DMs, UGC, and real-time interaction across platforms
Partner with marketing and creative to ensure events and community moments are captured and translated into social content
Engage with and tap content creators as it relates to events and community partnerships
Track community sentiment and surface insights back to the broader team and CEO