Short-Term Event Coordinator

The Event Coordinator/Merchandise Assistant will work with buying teams to produce fashionable merchandise for Rue La La and Gilt. Responsibilities include generating and tracking purchase orders, partnering with fulfillment to troubleshoot shipping issues, building product assortments, selecting products for photography, and collaborating with various teams to maximize sales. The role provides training and exposure to purchase order processing, vendor negotiation, and online boutique curation, with the goal of becoming a Buyer.

Responsibilities

• - Generate and track purchase orders for all Rue La La and Gilt boutiques
• Partner with the Fulfillment team to troubleshoot shipping and receiving issues
• Build product assortments with your buyer and influence the styles you see on Rue La La and Gilt
• Select specific products which will be photographed in our on-site studio for on-site Boutiques and marketing materials
• Work collaboratively with Programming, Planning, Boutique Production, Creative and Marketing every day to maximize sales

Requirements

• An effective communicator and loves to collaborate with others
• Someone who loves a challenge and won’t back down
• Looking to be mentored by senior associates
• Bachelor’s degree
• 0-1 years’ experience, internships and co-ops are welcome
• Google Drive - Docs, Sheets, Slides
• Microsoft - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Familiar with Excel: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and Formulas will take you far

Benefits

• Comprehensive Coverage: Robust health, dental, and vision insurance effective on the date of hire.
• Time & Flexibility: Generous Flex Time Off (FTO) and flexible remote/hybrid work options that support a healthy work-life balance.
• Culture: A supportive, inclusive culture that encourages innovation, safety, and creative risk-taking.
• Community: Paid volunteer opportunities and regular DEI celebrations to foster a strong sense of community and collaboration.
• Impact: The chance to make a real, measurable impact at a mission-driven, fast-growing company poised for major expansion.