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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
WHAT WE OFFER:
Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us. You will experience a different kind of work environment and “family” here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of committing to those who count on us, doing what’s right, exercising sound business practices and earning consideration. Other benefits include:
- A collaborative and supportive work environment
- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – generous company-funded retirement
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Flexible spending/health savings account
- 401(k)
- The SOURCE – free and confidential support resources for our team
- Clothing allowance (for applicable roles)
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Training and development
- Advancement opportunities
Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace. In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.
