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Senior Events Coordinator

Houston, TX | Hybrid | Full-Time (Salaried Exempt)

Oak Harvest is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Senior Events Coordinator to join our growing Marketing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys creating exceptional experiences, and can confidently manage both the logistics and relationships that make events successful.

At Oak Harvest, events are a key part of how we educate, engage, and build long-term relationships with clients and prospects. From educational seminars and client appreciation events to workshops and webinars, this role will help bring our brand experience to life across more than 90 annual events.

If you love balancing creativity with execution, vendor management with client experience, and strategy with organization, wed love to meet you.

What Youll Do

Event Planning & Execution

• Coordinate and execute 90+ annual events from planning through post-event follow-up
• Manage venue logistics, catering, AV, registration, signage, seating, timelines, and event materials
• Support both in-person and virtual event execution
• Ensure every event reflects Oak Harvests high-touch client experience standards
• Assist with on-site event management including setup, guest experience, troubleshooting, and breakdown

Venue & Vendor Management

• Research, vet, and recommend venues based on event goals, audience experience, logistics, and budget

• Manage direct mail invitation campaigns for seminars, workshops, client
  events, and special programs from planning through delivery, coordinating timelines, audience targeting, production, mailing, and registration launches.

• Build and maintain relationships with venues, caterers, AV teams, and event vendors
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and vendor agreements to maximize value and efficiency
• Manage vendor timelines, deliverables, invoicing, and communication

Event Operations & Data Management

• Manage registration workflows and attendee data within CRM and event systems
• Maintain accurate attendee records, waitlists, follow-up workflows, and reporting
• Organize and maintain event research, vendor databases, pricing comparisons, and operational documentation
• Track event budgets, expenses, reconciliation, and reporting metrics

• Track campaign performance, registration trends, and vendor results to help improve future event marketing efforts and attendance goals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Marketing, Advisors, Business Development, and Operations teams

• Work closely with internal teams and external vendors, including mail houses, printers, and list providers, to ensure invitations are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time.

• Support lead flow, appointment coordination, and post-event follow-up processes
• Help improve SOPs, checklists, systems, and event workflows as the department continues to scale
• Identify opportunities to improve attendee experience, efficiency, and event ROI

What Were Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in event coordination, hospitality, marketing operations, or related fields
• Experience managing multiple events and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Experience with venue sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiation preferred
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and solve problems in real time
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with CRM systems, event software, spreadsheets, and project management tools
• Professional, polished, and service-oriented mindset
• Ability to work occasional evenings and attend local events as needed

Why Join Oak Harvest?

• Be part of a growing, high-impact marketing and events team
• Work in an environment where events directly contribute to company growth
• Collaborate closely with leadership and cross-functional teams
• Help shape memorable client experiences and meaningful relationships
• Opportunity for long-term career growth and advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Hybrid work flexibility

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work environment

Additional Details

• Occasional evening event support required
• Some local travel within the Houston area for venues and events
• Essential functions of this position include standing for extended periods during events and occasionally lifting and transporting materials weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• We are a regulated environment and follow established compliance, privacy, and record-retention procedures.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings which may include:

• Background checks
• Employment verifications/reference checks
  

Compensation:

• DOE

Equal Employment Opportunity

Oak Harvest is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Oak Harvest provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.