Events and Marketing Coordinator

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Minnesota. A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us. We are employee owned and relationship powered.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Lumbermen’s is seeking a highly organized, creative and detail-oriented Events & Marketing Coordinator to join our marketing team in Byron Center. This role will lead the planning and execution of customer and industry events while also supporting a variety of marketing initiatives across the company.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who can manage multiple priorities, build strong relationships and independently lead projects from concept through completion.

Event Planning & Execution

• Plan and coordinate 4–5 regional events each year across Lumbermen’s footprint in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, Kentucky and Pennsylvania
• Promote and coordinate customer events and experiences
• Research and secure event venues, food and beverage services and other vendors
• Communicate and coordinate with sponsors, participants, vendors and internal teams
• Develop and execute event marketing and promotional plans to drive attendance
• Manage event budgets and track expenses
• Oversee registration, logistics, event set-up and on-site execution
• Prepare post-event summaries, surveys and performance reports
• Manage industry memberships and coordinate participation in industry events
• Assist with planning employee and community events

Marketing Support

While event planning will be the primary focus of this position, this role will also support the marketing team with a variety of projects, including:

• Project coordination and management
• Customer marketing support
• Other marketing projects as needed
• Any other projects assigned by the Director of Marketing.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED required
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines and priorities
• Comfortable working independently while contributing as part of a team
• Experience in event planning, including negotiating with vendors and coordinating event partners
• Comfortable delegating tasks and managing event logistics
• Experience in or solid understanding of marketing functions, including email, social media, print, digital and website marketing
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Willingness to travel periodically throughout Lumbermen’s service area, including some overnights
• Building Materials industry experience, a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office