Promotions & Event Coordinator

Promotions & Event Coordinator

-  2–5 years experience in event coordination, hospitality, customer service, restaurant, brewery, catering, promotions, sales, or related industry preferred
-  High level of customer service and communication skills
-  Outgoing personality and comfort interacting with customers, businesses, community organizations, vendors, and large groups
-  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
-  Ability to manage multiple events, deadlines, and projects simultaneously
-  Sales-minded with the ability to convert inquiries into booked events
-  Creative thinker who can develop new promotions and event concepts
-  Google/Microsoft Office Suite user
-  Familiarity with CRM and event management programs
-  Familiarity with POS systems
-  Comfortable using social media and digital communication tools
-  Ability to lead, schedule, and communicate expectations to Brand Ambassadors
-  Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of projects
-  Public speaking and presentation comfort
-  Ability to lift tables, chairs, event equipment, coolers, and supplies (up to 30 lbs.) repeatedly
-  Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by events and promotions
-  Familiarity with craft beer and beverages preferred, with a willingness to continually learn about Lift Bridge products

Private Events & Group Sales

-  Serve as a primary point of contact for private events, parties, corporate gatherings, happy hours, group reservations, and other special events at the Stillwater Taproom.
-  Respond promptly and professionally to private event inquiries.
-  Actively work to convert inquiries into booked events.
-  Manage customer communication from initial inquiry through completion of the event.
-  Coordinate event details including timing, room layouts, food and beverage needs, special requests, signage, décor, and other requirements.
-  Work with Taproom management and staff to clearly communicate upcoming event needs and expectations.
-  Coordinate setup and cleanup for private and public events.
-  Assist with "high profile" client gatherings when necessary.
-  Develop and implement new private event opportunities within the brewery.
-  Help develop and improve event packages, pricing, minimums, and add-on opportunities.
-  Build relationships with local businesses, organizations, nonprofits, event planners, and community groups to generate new event business.
-  Proactively pursue corporate happy hours, holiday parties, team gatherings, celebrations, and other group business.
-  Track event bookings, revenue, customer feedback, and results.
-  Work toward a goal of generating measurable growth in private event revenue.

Taproom Promotions & Public Events

-  Develop and coordinate a consistent calendar of promotions and events that give customers a reason to visit the Taproom.
-  Coordinate recurring programs including community organization features, live entertainment, special releases, community nights, holiday events, and other Taproom promotions.
-  Develop promotions designed specifically to increase traffic during traditionally slower days and times.
-  Coordinate entertainment, vendors, food partners, supplies, signage, schedules, staffing needs, and other event logistics.
-  Execute promotions, giveaways, and other marketing opportunities onsite.
-  Work with Marketing to coordinate printed and digital materials including posters, flyers, handouts, social media content, email communication, and in-Taproom signage.
-  Design and execute décor in the Taproom and event spaces periodically.
-  Be onsite for key events and promotions to ensure a high level of execution.
-  Evaluate events and promotions based on attendance, sales, customer feedback, and overall effectiveness.
-  Continually develop new ideas that make the Lift Bridge Taproom fun, relevant, and connected to our community.

Lift Bridge is all about our people and workplace culture. As a member of the Lift Bridge team you can expect the following:

-  To be compensated well based on experience and ability
-  Learning opportunities related to your position and growth desires
-  Empowered to make decisions in line with strategic company goals
-  To be valued for your work and contribution to the team

This position is an important part of how Lift Bridge grows our Taproom business and represents our brand in the community. We are looking for someone who doesn't simply maintain an event calendar, but actively creates opportunities, brings people together, and takes ownership of making those opportunities successful.

If you're the person who naturally organizes the party, builds relationships, brings energy to a room, and figures out how to turn a good idea into something that actually happens, we'd like to meet you.