Communication specialist Jobs in Columbus, OH

Community Event Specialist

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 shopthey 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).

Key Metrics

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.

Key Responsibilities

Event Coordination & Execution

• Execute Community Events
• Coordinate Event Logistics
• Deliver Exceptional Customer Experiences
• Represent the Wayfair Brand

Community Engagement

• Support Local Partnerships
• Participate in Community Outreach
• Coordinate with Vendors and Partners
• Build Brand Awareness

Marketing & Content Support

• Capture Event Content
• Support Marketing Initiatives
• Maintain Promotional Materials
• Share Ideas

Collaboration & Operational Excellence

• Partner Across Teams
• Maintain Event Readiness
• Support Store Operations
• Adapt to Business Needs

Customer Experience & Team Support

• Create Memorable Experiences
• Encourage Team Participation
• Share Feedback
• Champion the Customer Experience

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.

Minimum Requirements Necessary to Perform Essential Functions

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 - 12 years in event execution, hospitality, community engagement, or customer-facing roles

Language Skill Requirements - Language Skill Requirements - Language Skill Requirements

Can read and understand englishExcellent 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 DisabilitiesWayfair 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.

About Wayfair Inc.Wayfair is one of the world's largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we're reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you're looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you'll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

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