Marketing & Events Coordinator | Part-Time | Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center (PAEC) is seeking a highly organized, creative, and community-focused  Marketing & Events Coordinator to support both the Marketing and Event Operations departments.

This role will work closely with both the Marketing and Event Managers, as well as other venue leadership, to support the promotion of performances, community programming, and events while also assisting with event advancement and cross-department operational coordination. Responsibilities include developing and executing marketing initiatives, managing digital and grassroots promotions, creating engaging social media and short-form video content, supporting financial and campaign reporting, and assisting with event logistics, operations, and communication.

The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with strong communication skills, digital marketing experience, and a passion for live entertainment, community engagement, and event execution.

This role pays an hourly rate of $23.00-$28.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until July 10th, 2026.

The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center is a multipurpose venue designed to host theater, music, dance, art and spoken-word performances. Adjoining event spaces can host more than 300 for gala seating, or be transformed into settings ideal for conferences, seminars, meetings and weddings. Majestic mountain views are abundant from the PAEC’s perch above the city, an enchanting backdrop for striking event photographs. The center’s premier location in South King County, just 20 minutes south of Sea-Tac Airport, is ideal for business, educational, social, charitable and private events. 

• Assist the Marketing Manager in developing and executing marketing plans to promote events, performances, and community programming.
• Support the planning, creation, and management of social media content across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and emerging platforms, with an emphasis on short-form video content creation and editing to expand audience reach and engagement.
• Manage day-to-day digital marketing efforts including social media scheduling, monitoring engagement, and assisting with campaign performance tracking.
• Coordinate marketing efforts between promoters, artist management, and local media outlets.
• Assist in developing promotional content including graphics, videos, and presentations using tools such as Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, and other platforms.
• Assist with updating and maintaining venue marketing channels including the website, social media platforms, email marketing systems, and onsite digital displays.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in internal marketing and event tracking systems.
• Support grassroots marketing initiatives including poster and flyer distribution, community outreach, and local business partnerships to increase awareness of upcoming events.
• Assist with maintaining and updating advertising channels, both digitally and traditionally, including onsite displays, community boards, and offsite promotional placements.
• Assist with financial reporting duties using the venue’s finance reporting system.
• Advancing events by coordinating details with clients.
• Communicate event information and updates to appropriate venue departments and staff.
• Support the preparation and distribution of Event Data Sheets and event-related documentation.
• Assist with coordinating event logistics including seating layouts, operational needs, and client requirements in collaboration with venue operations staff.
• Assist with preparing post-event reports and summaries.
• Foster positive relationships with venue staff, community partners, artists, promoters, and corporate partners.
• Work collaboratively across venue departments including marketing, ticketing, booking, operations, and guest services.
• Generate creative ideas for new marketing initiatives, event promotions, and community engagement opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 1–3 years of experience in marketing, event coordination, venue operations, or a related support role preferred.
• Experience in social media content creation and management, including short-form video production and editing.
• Proficiency in social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and emerging platforms.
• Experience with Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar creative software preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Experience in live entertainment, performing arts, venue management, hospitality, or events preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and event days as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with email marketing platforms, analytics tools, and finance reporting systems.
• Familiarity with ticketing systems and event management software is a plus.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.