Community Engagement & Events Specialist (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)

Nordstrom is a leading fashion retailer, and they are seeking a Community Engagement & Events Specialist to support their community engagement and corporate events programs. This role will involve coordinating events, building relationships with local organizations, and ensuring the successful execution of community-focused initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with community engagement and corporate event programs, ensuring timely and accurate execution of all activities
• Coordinate logistics for community-focused and corporate events, including invitations, Benevity sign-up pages, catering, event needs and communication, and onsite support
• Develop and maintain event timelines, run-of-shows, and post-event debriefs to support continuous improvement
• Maintain calendars, track deadlines, and provide regular updates to team members on program and event progress
• Serve as a key point of contact for local nonprofits, community partners, vendors, and internal event partners for day-to-day communication and coordination
• Support the process for vetting new community partners and gathering required documentation
• Help organize and promote volunteering opportunities for employees, including sign-up management, communication, and follow-up
• Support the planning and delivery of exclusive community engagement experiences for high-value customers (e.g., VICs and Loyalty Icons)
• Assist with gathering feedback from employee participants and compiling engagement metrics
• Assist with tracking budgets, processing invoices, and submitting expense reports for community engagement and corporate event activities
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing program and event results for internal teams and leadership
• Collaborate with Store, PR, Social Impact, Marketing, Internal Communications, and Logistics/Facilities teams to ensure consistent messaging and seamless event execution
• Collect and analyze Benevity data to measure success and identify opportunities for improvement
• Provide regular updates and post-event reports for leadership, highlighting key outcomes and learnings
• Provide general administrative support as needed

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in community engagement, corporate event coordination, event management, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and execute events of varying size and complexity
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders
• Experience working with vendors, venues, and community organizations
• Passion for community engagement, social impact, and creating memorable experiences
• Proficiency in event management and project management tools; familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in retail or fashion a plus but not required

Benefits

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
• This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses.
• Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment.

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