Job Description
Newton Event Coordinator & Changing Hands Bookstore - Phoenix Event Lead Changing Hands Bookstore, Inc Phoenix, AZ Job Details Full-time $20 - $24 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Qualifications Google Workspace Volunteer management Writing skills Client invoicing Canva Project management Content creation Calendar management Accounting Organizational skills Food Handler Certification Full Job Description This role co-creates and manages public and private events. This full-time position, typically working 40 hours per week, requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. This position is on-site at the Phoenix location with some remote work availble. Hourly pay is $20-$24/hour, commensurate with experience. Benefits include store discounts, paid time off, access to partially subsidized health, vision, and dental insurance, and a Simple IRA with up to 3% company match.
Key Responsibilities:
Newton Event Coordinator Coordinate all private and public events at the Phoenix location. Manage private Newton events in the Commons and Meeting Rooms. (Events include ceremonies, meetings, educational programming, luncheons, fundraisers, networking events.) Oversee space usage, client communication, rental payments, invoicing, quotes, and booking. Manage and/or assist with all 100 + private Newton events annually; coordinate with Events Manager, First Draft Manager, Store Manager, marketing, frontline booksellers, and bar staff. Maintain and update Newton website and social media. Key Responsibilities:
Phoenix Event Lead Host many of the CHB author events, working alongside booksellers, bartenders, and other event hosts. (Events include author talks, panels, crafting and writing workshops, book clubs, etc.) Assist with large offsite author events. Co-create, execute, and host community workshops and recurring programs (book clubs, crafting events, community workshops, etc.). Manage onsite ticketing, logistics, frontline communications, crowd flow, safety, and guest experience for all Phoenix events. Coordinate pre- and post-event book inventory with the Event Manager Recruit, train, and manage event hosts and volunteers for events. Handle challenging customers and talent in a calm problem-solving manner to achieve positive outcomes for CHB, authors, and community. Crowd management with a focus on delivering a great attendee experience Required Skills & Qualifications 3+ years experience as a lead event coordinator / management or comparable experience Strong written and oral communication Comfortable with public speaking to small and large audience Superior organizational skills: calendar management, email, accounting, invoicing, and time-sensitive implementation Excellent people and project management skills Creative problem-solving, adaptability, energy, and enthusiasm Self-motivated with initiative and accountability Comfortable with AV/tech, social media, Canva/InDesign, Google Suite. Proven expertise in social media strategy, content creation, and community management Ability to lift 50 lbs Food handling certification Growth mindset Other duties as assigned. To Apply Send your resume and a letter of interest explaining why you're the ideal candidate to with the subject line: NEC & PHX EL.
Position open until filled. Pay:
$20.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to Relocate:
Phoenix, AZ 85013: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location:
In person
