Events Coordinator - Marketing

LJA•Houston, TX

About The Position

As an Events Coordinator at LJA Business Solutions, you perform specialized event coordination and employee engagement activities within the Marketing Department for the Central Texas region (Austin, Round Rock, New Braunfels, and San Antonio Offices), requiring little supervision. This position will play a vital role in managing, planning, and executing events while supporting the marketing and communications team. Your focus will be on ensuring smooth event operations, providing top-notch client and employee experience, and coordinating employee engagement initiatives. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver successful events.

Requirements

College Degree preferred
3+ years of corporate experience, preferably in event planning
Computer skills required are proficiency in Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint. Training for our management and client relation software monday.com and Unanet CRM can be provided.
Excellent verbal and written skills are required
Sit for extended periods of time working on computer
Capability to lift up to 20 lbs. for event setup
Willingness to assist with event setup and tear-down, including occasional evenings and weekends
Ability to travel for conferences and events as needed
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Efficient time management
Professional demeanor and appearance
Adequate project management skills, including time management, goal setting, multitasking and prioritization
Good data analysis, problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

Performs specialized event coordination activities for the marketing department to support LJA sectors in Central Texas Region
Organizes special events and employee engagement activities for the Central Texas Region, focusing on all entertainment logistics
Support all offices in the region with monthly engagement activities and internal charity and diversity groups
Managing timelines and deadlines to ensure timeliness of tasks prior to event
Creates event outlines, coordinating planned events from start to finish
Maintains records, tracking associations, chambers, sponsorships, and all events including the budget and organization of all functions with event updates to share region-wide on a regular basis
Assists in the selection, ordering, and inventory of the promotional materials specific to each event
Assists with the firm’s business development through client focus

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Flexible Work Options: Schedules to help you balance life and work.
Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.