Senior Event Coordinator

Requisition ID:882733

Position:Full-Time

Total Rewards:Benefits/Incentive Information

If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

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General Function

The Event Coordinator plays a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing both in-person and virtual events for the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation. This dynamic position requires extensive travel-up to 25 trips per year-to manage in-person events as part of our Sale for Sight merchandise sales fundraising program. Additionally, this role will oversee the Foundation's virtual sales program, ensuring seamless website development, inventory management, logistical planning/shipping, and marketing execution. Beyond fundraising events, the Event Coordinator will also support special initiatives aimed at strengthening relationships with EssilorLuxottica industry partners and key stakeholders. As a highly visible representative of the Foundation, this individual will frequently engage with various EssilorLuxottica business units, requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute a portfolio of in-person fundraising events, managing logistics, communications, budgeting, and volunteer recruitment/management
• Coordinate all event logistics, including venue layout, travel arrangements, merchandise inventory, and on-site execution
• Serve as a point of contact for EssilorLuxottica business units to ensure seamless collaboration with event planning and associate engagement
• Evaluate and analyze event performance, gather feedback and implement improvements to optimize future events
• Oversee and enhance the virtual sales program, focusing on website functionality, inventory management, marketing strategies, and special promotions
• Work with the operations team to optimize logistics and shipping processes for virtual sales
• Partner with communications teams to enhance virtual sale visibility and participation
• Cultivate relationships with donors, partners, and volunteers, ensuring a positive and engaging experience
• Maintain accurate and organized records of event donors, partners, and volunteers
• Respond to Sale for Sight email inquiries
• Coordinate and support additional special events, including corporate engagement events and EssilorLuxottica brand initiatives
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager, Event Planning

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 2+ years of experience in event planning, fundraising, or a related role
• Willingness to travel up to 70%, including nights and weekends, to manage 20-25 Sale for Sight events annually (valid US passport required)
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Exceptional attention to detail with superior organizational skills
• Prior experience with volunteer recruitment and management
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to fast-paced, evolving environments
• Proactive and strategic mindset, with a keen ability to identify new opportunities to advance partnerships and increase fundraising capacity

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in website development and e-commerce operations
• Strong familiarity with international and domestic travel

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.