Event Specialist

St Louis Park, MN 4450 Excelsior Blvd Suite 100 St Louis Park, MN 55416, USA We are seeking an Event Specialist to join our Marketing Team in St. Louis Park. Reporting to the Director Events, the Event Specialist will support the planning and execution of internal and external events, ensuring a seamless and high‑quality experience for employees, clients, prospects, and community partners. This role works closely with the Marketing Team to support the successful delivery and execution of events across the bank. Responsibilities Serve as the primary coordinator for internal, external, and sponsored events, overseeing planning and execution of employee and client experiences across the bank. Execute event administrative tasks, including nametags, supply packing, gift preparation, and post‑event reporting. Manage promotional materials, including sourcing, ordering, organizing, distributing, and tracking branded merchandise, gifts, and event supplies. Coordinate meeting and event logistics, including determining room layouts and setup requirements, arranging food and beverage, managing audiovisual needs, preparing materials, and ensuring spaces are set and reset appropriately. Provide day‑of event support, including setup, registration, troubleshooting, vendor management, attendee experience, tear‑down, and post‑event follow‑up. Serve as a professional ambassador for Bridgewater Bank while interacting with clients, guests, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Ensure a consistent, high‑quality event experience by aligning event execution, gifting and promotional efforts, and employee experiences with the bank’s brand, culture, and values. Support the Marketing team with additional projects, administrative tasks, and special initiatives as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Business, Event Management, or related field. 2+ years of event planning, hospitality, or project coordination experience. Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities simultaneously. Strong attention to detail, a high level of organization, initiative, and energy. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional and customer‑focused approach. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining strong accountability and follow‑through. Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends and travel locally for events. Ability to lift, transport, and set up event materials and supplies as needed. Proven ability to independently manage event logistics with minimal supervision. Experience working with CRM systems, event registration platforms, attendee management, guest communications, and event reporting preferred. About Bridgewater Bank Picture yourself at one of the Twin Cities’ best places to work, surrounded by people who challenge you, support you, and inspire you to be your best. Welcome to Bridgewater Bank. We’re on a mission to be the finest entrepreneurial bank in the Twin Cities. Like true entrepreneurs, we run fast and lean. We are in constant evolution and the runway for personal and professional growth is long. People are our strength, and that’s why we’ve created and sustained an award‑winning culture that promotes growth and celebrates the big and little wins along the way. At the end of the day, we believe competitive salaries, top‑tier benefits, a hybrid work model, and transparency into the business is a given. Working together toward something meaningful with people you enjoy is just a bonus! Compensation & Benefits The typical hourly base pay range for this role is between $27.70–$30.10. Compensation may vary based on individual job‑related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance. Bridgewater Bank provides a broad offering of competitive benefits including (but not limited to): Basic term and optional term life insurance Short‑term and long‑term disability Parental leave 401(k) with employer match Paid vacation & paid holidays Status: Non‑Exempt PLEASE NOTE: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Bridgewater Bank’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr