Physical Retail Events Coordinator

Physical Retail Events Coordinator Location Wilmette, IL :

This position is an on-site role that works out of our Physical Retail store in Wilmette, IL . This role requires working in-store on the weekends and some nights during our busy hiring periods. Reliable transportation is also required.

Who We Are:

Wayfair is the destination for all things home: helping everyone, anywhere create their feeling of home. As Wayfair continues to grow its physical retail presence across the country, we are seeking an Events Coordinator to join our Talent Acquisition organization. If you are passionate about retail, event planning, and launching the first Wayfair brick and mortar store, this role is for you!

What You'll Do:

• Coordinate hiring and promotional events for the upcoming launch of our Wayfair store and other stores locations as needed
• Research, plan, coordinate, and participate in job fairs, campus recruiting events, community partnerships, training programs and hiring events as needed
• Perform administrative tasks associated with in-store recruitment efforts including but not limited to creating offer letters, monitoring pre-employment screening, providing communication related to new hire orientation to candidates, etc.
• Collaborate and provide administrative support to in-store leaders and recruiting teams as needed
• Create and post jobs in our ATS and maintain accuracy with ATS/recruiting tools and effectively leverage these tools to deliver results
• Complete sourcing activities via various sourcing platforms, social media posts and other top of funnel levers to drive applicant flow for job openings

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred and 1+ years of experience in event planning, event management, executive assistant, field marketing, and/or related fields
• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multitask, prioritize and work well in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
• Self-motivation and accountability to take initiative and capitalize on opportunities in an ever-changing environment
• A sense of urgency to deliver results for the business while working as part of a team
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form.

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