Salary Range: $19.00 per hour
NOTE: The hourly rate is a fixed entry rate for this position and applies to all new hires. While our system may display a pay range, this role’s starting rate is non-negotiable. Future pay increases are determined by performance, growth, and time in role, in accordance with our compensation policy.
Job Title:
Community Events Specialist
Department:
People Operations (Internal Title: Coordinator, Wayfair Stores Community Events)
Job Type:
Full-Time (FT), Salary (L1)
As a Community Event Specialist at Wayfair, you help bring the Wayfair brand to life by creating welcoming and engaging experiences for our customers both inside and outside the store. Working closely with Store Leadership and the Marketing team, you support the execution of community events, local partnerships, supplier demonstrations, workshops, and seasonal activities that strengthen our connection with the local community and encourage customers to visit our stores.
In this role, you'll coordinate event logistics, build relationships with local organizations and vendors, and help ensure every event is organized, engaging, and executed to a high standard. You'll also capture event content, support promotional initiatives, and create memorable experiences that reflect Wayfair's commitment to outstanding customer service.
Success in this role comes from being highly organized, customer-focused, and adaptable. You enjoy connecting with people, collaborating across teams, and bringing energy and enthusiasm to every event. Whether you're setting up for a supplier demonstration, welcoming guests to a community event, or supporting a seasonal campaign, you'll play an important role in delivering experiences that create excitement for our brand.
As Wayfair continues to grow its retail footprint, Community Event Specialists help create stores that are more than just places to shop—they help create inviting destinations where customers can engage with our products, connect with their community, and experience the Wayfair brand firsthand.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys event coordination, customer engagement, relationship building, and working in a fast-paced retail environment while partnering with others to deliver exceptional experiences. In addition, someone who knows how to fill in the gaps when needed (such as servicing customers, or greeting at the door).
I love creating experiences that bring people together and leave a lasting positive impression.
I thrive in fast-paced environments where every day is different and every event presents a new opportunity to engage customers.
I'm highly organized and enjoy managing multiple projects, timelines, vendors, and logistics without losing sight of the customer experience.
I naturally build relationships with customers, community organizations, suppliers, local businesses, and teammates.
I have a creative eye and enjoy identifying moments that make great social media content and help tell a compelling brand story.
I stay calm under pressure and quickly adapt when plans change, solving problems while maintaining a positive attitude.
I enjoy collaborating across departments and bringing people together to execute successful events.
I understand that every event is an opportunity to increase brand awareness, strengthen community relationships, and create customers for life.
I take pride in representing a brand with professionalism, enthusiasm, and genuine hospitality.
Key Metric per Role
Key Goal / Result
Event Execution & Operational Excellence
Coordinate event logistics, build relationships with local organizations and vendors, and help ensure every event is organized, engaging, and executed to a high standard.
Customer Engagement & Brand Awareness
Increase store traffic, customer participation, and local brand awareness by delivering memorable experiences that create lasting impressions, strengthen customer relationships, and position Wayfair as an active community partner.
Community Partnerships & Marketing Impact
Build and maintain strong partnerships with local organizations, suppliers, businesses, and influencers while supporting Marketing through engaging event content, promotional campaigns, and community outreach initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Partner effectively with Store Leadership, Marketing, People Operations, and store teams to deliver successful events, identify opportunities for innovation, and continuously improve the customer and associate event experience.
Coordinate and execute in-store and local community events that support brand awareness, strengthen community relationships, and drive customer engagement, following established marketing plans and event guidelines.
Support all aspects of event execution, including setup, breakdown, scheduling, vendor coordination, equipment, signage, supplies, and ensuring the store is ready for each event.
Serve as a visible brand ambassador during events by welcoming customers, answering questions, and creating an inviting, customer-focused atmosphere.
Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, designers, and community groups to support store events and community engagement opportunities.
Ensure promotional signage, giveaways, event materials, and branded assets are organized, stocked, and available for scheduled events.
Collaborate with Store Leadership, Marketing, People Operations, Visual Merchandising, and Operations to support successful event execution and business priorities.
Ensure event equipment, supplies, displays, and signage are organized, maintained, and ready for upcoming events.
Assist with merchandising, promotional displays, seasonal transitions, customer service, and other operational needs during periods between scheduled events. Essentially rolling up your sleeves to fill in wherever is needed.
Consistently represent the Wayfair brand with professionalism, enthusiasm, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications of the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. The essential functions of this job must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Below sets out the minimum requirements required to perform the essential functions listed above, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirement
Specification
Frequency
Supervisory Requirements
Supervisory Requirements
Supervisory Requirements
Supervisory Responsibility
Yes (Experience directing small teams)
Low/Medium
Supervisory Size
N/A (Small teams/vendors)
N/A
Work Environment
Work Environment
Work Environment
Work near moving mechanical parts
No
Minimal
Work in high, precarious places
No
Minimal
Physical/Mental Requirements
Physical/Mental Requirements
Physical/Mental Requirements
Standing
Full Day (Frequent standing, walking)
Frequent
Lifting
up to 50 lbs (Ability to lift independently)
Regular Basis
Educational/Qualification Requirements
Educational/Qualification Requirements
Educational/Qualification Requirements
Experience
1–2 years in event execution, hospitality, community engagement, or customer-facing roles
Language Skill Requirements
Language Skill Requirements
Language Skill Requirements
Can read and understand english
Excellent Communication (confidence in engaging customers, partners, and senior leaders)
Reasoning Skill Requirements
Reasoning Skill Requirements
Reasoning Skill Requirements
Creative Problem-Solving (detail-oriented, passion for people/events)
Strong Organization (skilled at managing event logistics)
Flexible Availability (willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays)
Travel Readiness (comfortable with up to 50% travel, typically within a 50-mile radius) and have reliable transportation.
Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities
Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form.
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About Wayfair Inc.
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