Physical Retail Events Coordinator
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.
Need Assistance?
For more information about applying for a career at Wayfair, visit our FAQ page here.About Wayfair Inc.Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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