Events Coordinator

My client a leader in the Video Game Industry is looking for a Technical Events Coordinator to join them on a contract to hire opportunity. This is an Entry Level role with lots of room for growth.

Role: The events coordinator will be responsible for First Party kit configurations, shipping duties, and inventory management of all event hardware. On occasion, the Events Coordinator will be asked to travel to event locations to assist the Events Technical Program Manager. Events coordinator could travel and run smaller events on their own when TPM is assigned elsewhere

Events Coordinator Responsibilities:

Provides support for kit configurations or build deployments

Document and track retail accounts and retail key associations

Manages the shipment of all hardware, materials, and supplies

Collaborates and communicates with logistics technicians, global support representatives, service providers, and others involved in the shipment or procurement of event hardware

Tracks, traces, and updates the status of shipments

Maintains a clean, neat, and member-ready area

Maintains an accurate tracking of hardware movement, inventory, and request target dates

Engages with vendors and partners with a positive attitude

Assist with IT support & User Research Lab as requested

Events Coordinator Qualifications/Skills:

Scanning and sorting outgoing shipments

Pulling, packing, and loading

Good written and verbal communication skills

Strong sense of time organization and urgency

Able to work independently and within a team

Strong organizational skills

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

6 months logistics, retail, or customer service experience

Familiarity with PS5, Xbox and PC Gaming hardware and peripherals is preferred

Experience with events is desired