Position Title: Event Logistics Coordinator Internship
Company: Solterra Strategies
Job Location: Paso Robles, CA
Industry Category: Marketing/Public Relations
Employment Type: Part-Time and Hybrid – 16 hours/week minimum
Education Required: Current enrollment in an undergraduate course for event planning/experience industry management, marketing, or in a similar field helpful, but not necessary
Experience Required: Work experience helpful, but not necessary
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Why Solterra Strategies?
Solterra Strategies is a boutique agency specializing in public relations, brand strategy, strategic planning, and marketing solutions. Our passion, and the focus of our practice, is the wine and tourism industries. Helping clients since 2011, Solterra Strategies lives for “a-ha” moments—the milestones that prove unwavering tenacity and hard work lead to tangible successes. A believer in honesty, creativity, and building strong relationships, we combine real-world knowledge, resolute leadership, and execution needed to transform client dreams into concrete success stories.
Check out our list of clients at www.solterrastrategies.com and follow us on social to see examples of our work @solterrastrategies.
What You Will Do:
This is a seasonal internship with the possibility of being extended. Start date is October 1, 2024, and candidates need to be available for a client activation on February 26 – March 1, 2025, to be considered. The logistics coordinator reports to the Account Manager and works on a dedicated client project. This position requires a highly organized individual to own and manage weekly inventory checks for the client as well as the ability to work in a dynamic event environment. The logistics coordinator will work in many practice areas including: inventory management, event coordination, customer relations and day of event management. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, achieve results and shift focus is paramount.
Core Responsibilities Include:
▪ Inventory Management
o Own and manage weekly inventory checks in Paso Robles
o Highly organized inventory documentation
o Inventory knowledge and communication both internally and externally
▪ Event Coordinator
o Coordinate event inventory logistics, and provide on-site event support
o Manage inventory databases which are critical to event logistics and operations o Onsite support for event activation
o Guest list management
▪ Customer Relations
o Communicate with sponsors and vendors in lead up for the event and onsite
What You’ll Need:
▪ Exceptional interpersonal communication and strong relationship building
▪ Excellent organizational skills; ability to multi-task and pivot quickly
▪ Wine knowledge and experience is helpful, but not necessary
▪ Quick study and ability to absorb instruction while on-the-job training
▪ Microsoft Office skills – Word and Excel
▪ Must be able to lift 40 pounds to chest height and be on your feet for extended periods of time ▪ A valid CA driver’s license with reliable transportation
What Will Set You Apart:
The qualified candidate brings a persona of a strong work ethic, self-starter initiative, passion for the industry, resourcefulness, dedication, honest and authentic personality to the team. In addition he/she will have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, client-driven environment with a keen focus all things marketing, public relations and branding. Strong communication skills both written and verbal with proven leadership, creativity and flexibility are necessary.
To Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume to Gail Spangler, gail@solterrastrategies.com. No phone calls please.
