<p>Position Overview:</p> <p>The ideal Marketing & Events Coordinator candidate is creative and passionate about people, growing sales and is a brand ambassador for our delicious cakes and potential new guests! A self-motivated individual who can help us become a pillar in our community, bringing brand awareness and JOY to the Miami Valley!</p> <p>Key Responsibilities - Events & Mobile Unit:</p> <ul> <li>Schedule, book, and manage offsite events (schools, hospitals, corporate settings, festivals, sports events, etc.) Can include events nights and weekends outside regular bakery hours </li><li>Coordinate all pre-event details including food truck setup needs, product ordering, staffing, and inventory </li><li>Attend events and operate the mobile van as needed (sales, POS, payments, customer interaction) </li><li>Track event profitability and report results </li><li>Could involve some in-bakery position hours when needed </li><li>Able to lift 40-50lbs and stand to work </li></ul> <p>Marketing & Social Media:</p> <ul> <li>Maintain bakery social media channels (Facebook) </li><li>Create and post engaging content supporting promotions, flavors, seasonal launches, and events </li><li>Promote upcoming events, partnerships, and charitable activities </li><li>Respond to online inquiries, comments, and messages </li><li>Plan and market to the community for both locations by executing the 10k Bites of Joy program. Track this marketing using a 10k Bites of Joy tracker. </li></ul> <p>Communication & Operations Alignment:</p> <ul> <li>Communicate regularly with the Area Bakery Manager regarding product forecasts for upcoming events </li><li>Identify staffing / scheduling needs for events </li><li>Communicate packaging, supplies, and inventory needed for mobile van activities </li><li>Submit weekly event summary including planned events, expected sales, and production needs </li></ul> <p>Skills & Experience Desired:</p> <ul> <li>1-3 years in marketing, events, or hospitality preferred </li><li>Strong communication and customer interaction ability </li><li>Highly organized with attention to detail </li><li>Ability to work evenings/weekends for events </li><li>Comfortable operating a mobile food trailer/truck (training provided) </li><li>Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content creation </li><li>Excellent cash handling </li><li>Ability to quickly learn new technology </li><li>Team player </li></ul> <p>Success Metrics:</p> <ul> <li>High-quality events that delight guests & represent the brand well </li><li>Positive community relationships & increased brand visibility </li><li>Accurate communication between bakery team & event execution </li><li>Measurable sales growth from events and marketing activities </li></ul>