GENERAL SUMMARY:

Kittery Trading Post is an 87-year young retail establishment that is looking for a vibrant person that is experienced in creating then managing events from concept through completion, expanding on KTP’s history of memorable events. The ideal candidate is passionate, creative, detail-oriented, and dedicated to producing only the best events for our community and loyal customers. This person must also have excellent leadership skills and an ability to delegate responsibilities as needed to meet expectations for quality. The best candidate for our company is an event planner who can manage the daily details and use big picture thinking to ensure truly unique experiences. Our Events Coordinator independently manages all events, utilizing on-call staff as needed to support day-of execution. Qualified candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, holidays, and weekends per business needs.

ABOUT US:

Kittery Trading Post takes pride in offering the finest goods and service to enhance our customers time in the outdoors. For over 85 years, “The Post”, as the locals call us, has been a hunting tradition & outdoor destination for the most extensive selection of brand-name shooting sports gear in New England. A visit to The Post BEFORE a hunt would involve stocking up on hunting supplies for the trip, while a visit AFTER the hunt would often involve acquiring gifts & souvenirs to bring home to family & friends. It’s a tradition we happily continue to this day. From our selection of quality brands and products to the knowledge and personal service of our staff, we continually strive to maintain your confidence and trust. Join our team and see just how we do it!

FULL-TIME YEAR-ROUND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Store Discount is available at the date of hire, up to 30%
• Pro Deal Discounts are available after thirty days of active employment
• Holiday Pay is available at the date of hire for New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Health Insurance is available the first of the month following sixty days of active employment
• Dental Insurance is available the first of the month following ninety days of active employment
• Short Term Disability Insurance is available the first of the month following ninety days of active employment
• Life Insurance is available the first of the month following ninety days of active employment
• Vacation Time is accrued on a monthly basis based off of average hours worked per week
• Sick Time is accrued at a rate of four hours per month
• 401(k) with a 4% company match is available after an employee’s one year anniversary with the company as long as they’re twenty-one years of age or older and have worked at least 1,000 hours
• Charge Account ($300) is available after ninety days of active employment
• Profit Sharing is available after a full calendar year of active employment to those twenty-one years of age or older and have worked at least 1,000 hours
• Funeral Leave is available after thirty days of active employment
• Educational Reimbursement up to $1,000+ per calendar year is available after ninety days of active employment
• Discretionary Annual Performance Bonus
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• Do you prefer to be contacted via email, phone call, or text to move forward in the initial screening process?
• As noted in the job description, qualified candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, holidays, and weekends per business needs. Can you meet that requirement?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Event coordination: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Manage all aspects of event planning, meet strict deadlines, and stay within budget
• Nurture and build relationships with vendors and other industry contacts while crafting and implementing the creative and logistical aspects of all events
• Remain current (or ahead of the curve) with trends in event planning, design, and production, and proactively identify and solve operational challenges
• Establish procedures and train staff to execute them
• Comply with legal, insurance, health, and safety regulations at all times
• Coordinate with internal staff and vendors to establish the requirements for an event, and serve as liaison to senior executives, government officials, and industry leaders throughout the planning process
• Locate resources and lead pre-event meetings to help staff make decisions about event design
• Plan and facilitate logistics for all events, including contract negotiations, venue preparation, presentation materials, security, catering, entertainment, transportation, equipment, decor, and marketing materials
• Oversee experiences from conception through post-event review; manage on-site preparations, production, and event breakdown; and ensure consistent, high-level service throughout all phases
• Build and maintain a comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors, and venues
• Be able to troubleshoot any issues that arise on event day
• Must have proven success in event planning or coordination
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, time management and other similar skillsets are required
• Candidate must have experience in building and maintaining positive business relationships
• Must have the ability to handle pressure and make good decisions quickly
• Must be twenty-one years of age or older
• Qualified candidates must have an Associates degree or higher to be considered