Current Openings

Exciting. Challenging. Rewarding. These are the type of career opportunities Marketplace Events offers to our team members. If you thrive in an environment that encourages accountability, creativity, teamwork, relationship building, customer service and sales and marketing excellence, we encourage you to explore becoming a member of our passionate team.

Marketplace Events is committed to its vision and values. As an employer, we support employees in finding a work/life balance and recognize the importance of a vibrant and dynamic work environment. We are proud that in our 2025 Annual Employee Survey 85% of our employees felt engaged in their work vs. the US national average of only 31% (Gallup research). Most important to us, 98% of our employees said they are proud to work for Marketplace Events and 95% said the work they do is meaningful to them.

If you wish to apply for any of the positions below and are interested in joining this type of organization, please forward your application to the HR department by emailing careers@mpeshows.com unless otherwise stated.

SHOW COORDINATOR - Hiring in Pacific Northwest

This is a remote position working from home. Our Washington based team is looking for top talent in the pacific northwest (preferred) to work remotely 80% of the time with the remaining 20% onsite at shows. The Show Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative and operational support for the following shows produced by Marketplace Events: Tacoma Home & Garden Show, NW Flower & Garden Festival, Tacoma Holiday Festival, Portland Holiday Market, Victorian Christmas Festival or any event assigned by the Company. The Show Coordinator works with the Show Managers and Operations Manager on day-to-day operations and with the sales team on general support with an emphasis on:

MarketSpace/Financial:

• Generating receipts, invoices, and payment processing in Marketspace
• Ongoing maintenance of .dwg floorplans using draftsight
• Assist sales team with collections efforts
• Assisting Show Manager with P&L maintenance, including sorting and recording bills in the show’s cost tracker

Marketing:

• Assists with the development and mailing of ticket partnerships and manages the coordination and execution of all ticket programs that include VIP, COMP, corporate, exhibitor and any specialty programs (where applicable)
• Creating and tracking promo codes and web buttons
• Responsible for creating and eblasting select exhibitor communication, information provided from Show Manager
• Assists Show Manager with Attendance Reporting including ticket provider setup
• Assists with coordination/development and gathering of content for the show guide programs and show guide addendum
• Update the visitor and exhibitor webpages for Show websites on a regular basis. This includes updating and uploading exhibitor forms and sales documents to the show websites
• Knowledge of social media – maintaining the show social accounts and posting regularly on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using Sprout Social and organically
• Works with Show Manager to connect the show to the market through developing new relationships, partnerships, charitable affiliations, alliances

Operations:

• Assist Operations Manager with developing and maintaining all supplier info, move in/out schedules, contact information, etc. on OneDrive for all staff to access in office and onsite
• Maintaining the show office onsite throughout move-in, show, and move-out of assigned shows, including setting up and restocking the office and the coordination of show office staff, volunteer coordinator, temporary staff, contractors and volunteers, box office, exhibitor & visitor needs.  (This requires irregular work hours, including weekends when shows are taking place)
• Responsible for booking hotel rooms for MPE staff, suppliers and celebrity guests and maintaining a relationship with our host hotels
• Assists Show Manager and Operations Manager with executing the show decorator requirements (move in/move out schedule and floor plan, drape plan, carpet plans, ballot boxes, radios, golf cards, other equipment as needed, etc.)
• Assists Show Manager with venue requirements (ordering onsite food, parking passes, security, staffing, ticket takers, liquor license requirement, food permits, etc.)
• Works with Show Manager and Operations Manager, decorator, and venue to manage on-site logistics (move-in, move-out, security procedures, labor, wait time, dock, traffic flow, health & safety)
• Oversees implementation of Health & Safety regulations, execution, and forms.
• Oversee box office in accordance with MPE best practices, including training and supporting box office staff onsite where box office is run by MPE
• Assist in key contracts – hotel, service providers, security, temps, audio-visual, box office/ticket sales, electricians, cleaning, display/feature builders, and others as necessary
• Assists Operations Manager and Garden Coordinator for all garden logistics and meetings as needed
• Assists in organizing the transportation and storage of all show materials and decorations
• Order exhibitor awards for all Shows

Features/Sponsorship/Promotions:

• Assists Show Manager in development of show themes, features, promotions, advertising, and sponsorship opportunities for improving exhibitor and customer attendance
• Assist in managing budgets
• Develop stage schedule and presenters; hire/manage emcee/stage host(s)
• Assists with signage, promotion execution, contests, travel arrangements, ticket and coupon programs; liaises with PR agency, as necessary
• Assists in developing and executing sponsorships and their deliverables per agreement terms

General:

• Fielding operational calls and general inquiries from exhibitors, consumers, and suppliers
• Recording all conversations with exhibitors and suppliers in MarketSpace
• Customer Service calls to exhibitors, as needed
• Maintain OneDrive files for office documents and show files. Including digital copies of invoices, expenses, etc.  Partner contracts, I.e., hotel, ticketing, decorator, venue, radios, stage presenters, etc.
• Travel to company meetings, shows and training
• Other duties as assigned 

Knowledge + Abilities:

• 2+years of proven experience in an administrative/coordinator/event/customer service capacity
• General accounting and financial knowledge - proficient math and strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills – internally and externally
• Strong communication skills – both oral and written
• Excellent organizational skills, including strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• A working knowledge of MS Office, Adobe, Canva, CRM systems as well as social media platforms
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines
• High level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness and stress management skills
• Prefer experience in event/exhibitor or hospitality industry
• Comfortability operating motor vehicle and a valid driver's license

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Subsidized health, dental and vision benefits as well as 401k plan with 3% employer match
• Generous paid time off program, four weeks per calendar year
• A high-energy culture that rewards success
• A flexible remote environment
• Employee Assistance Program

This position reports to the Show Managers.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@mpeshows.com.

 We thank all applicants for their interest.  No phone calls or agencies, please.