American Girl NYC - Community and Event Coordinator (seasonal)

The Opportunity: The American Girl New York City retail store is looking for a dynamic individual for the Community & Event Coordinator position. This position is responsible for driving customers into the location for revenue generating sales, programs, and events.
What Your Impact Will Be:
Support managing all aspects of the planning, coordination and communication for group parties, sales, and store events.
Plan and execute Influencer, VIP, PR and Celebrity visits.
Develop community and hotel partnerships for their store location.
Solicit group prospects and partnerships within the community.
Propose revenue driving initiatives.
Work with AG store team on assignment of roles and responsibilities for store events through timely communication, provide training and support when appropriate, ensure all system requirements are met, and venue and inventory levels are sufficient/ready for the planned event/program, excursion.
Process all paperwork, including contracts.
Resolve customer issues.
What We’re Looking For:
1-3 years of event or party planning or similar experience, preferred.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Platform/presentation skills
Customer service skills
Weekend availability a must as well as flexible schedule including nights and holidays. Role requires availability Friday, Saturday, Sunday
The hourly rate for this position is between $20.00 - $22.00.*
*Hourly rate is based on a candidate’s education, skills and experience.

Employment type
Part-time

Work arrangement
No