Promotions & Event Coordinator

Promotions & Event Coordinator

Lift Bridge Brewing Co. 1900 Tower Dr W Stillwater, MN 55082

The Promotions & Event Coordinator is responsible for helping create reasons for people to gather, celebrate, and experience Lift Bridge. This position combines private event sales and coordination, Taproom promotions, community engagement, and management of our external Brand Ambassador program.

This is a hands-on position. The right person will be equally comfortable responding to a private event inquiry, developing a promotion to drive Taproom traffic, setting up for an event, working directly with customers, and coordinating a team of Brand Ambassadors for liquor store tastings, festivals, and other external events.

Organization, customer focus, creativity, sales ability, and teamwork are key attributes of an exceptional candidate. This position will work closely with the Taproom, Sales, Marketing, and Brewery teams to ensure Lift Bridge events and promotions are well planned, well attended, and professionally executed.

Ultimately, success in this position means creating great experiences while generating measurable traffic, sales, and long-term customer relationships for Lift Bridge.

Required Skills Include:

• 2–5 years experience in event coordination, hospitality, customer service, restaurant, brewery, catering, promotions, sales, or related industry preferred
• High level of customer service and communication skills
• Outgoing personality and comfort interacting with customers, businesses, community organizations, vendors, and large groups
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple events, deadlines, and projects simultaneously
• Sales-minded with the ability to convert inquiries into booked events
• Creative thinker who can develop new promotions and event concepts
• Google/Microsoft Office Suite user
• Familiarity with CRM and event management programs
• Familiarity with POS systems
• Comfortable using social media and digital communication tools
• Ability to lead, schedule, and communicate expectations to Brand Ambassadors
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of projects
• Public speaking and presentation comfort
• Ability to lift tables, chairs, event equipment, coolers, and supplies (up to 30 lbs.) repeatedly
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by events and promotions
• Familiarity with craft beer and beverages preferred, with a willingness to continually learn about Lift Bridge products

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Private Events & Group Sales
• Taproom Promotions & Public Events
• External Events & Brand Ambassador Program
• General Responsibilities

Compensation:

$25 / hour base pay - 32–40 hrs / wk (Full-Time Employment) Schedule will include weekdays, evenings, and weekends as necessary for private events, Taproom promotions, external events, and Brand Ambassador activities. Customer tips may be available when providing direct service to customers for qualifying events or Taproom shifts. Health coverage available. Dental and vision add-ons available. PTO of 80 hrs / yr accrued each pay period. Company provided wearables as required for job. Taproom Hospitality Program Discount. This position reports to the CEO.

Core Values:

We are looking for someone who brings themselves to work and possesses our core values: Quality Brand Team Own It Grow Innovation Passion

Our Employees:

Lift Bridge is all about our people and workplace culture. As a member of the Lift Bridge team you can expect the following: To be compensated well based on experience and ability - Learning opportunities related to your position and growth desires - Empowered to make decisions in line with strategic company goals - To be valued for your work and contribution to the team