Short-Term Event Coordinator

Title of role: Short-Term Event Coordinator Location: New York; Hybrid (2 days in the office required) Approved Salary Range: $23hr About the Role : We are looking for candidates who want to kick start their merchandising careers with the goal of becoming a Buyer! The Event Coordinator/Merchandise Assistant will work with our buying teams to produce the most fashionable and desirable merchandise for Rue La La and Gilt. In this role, you will be provided with training and exposure to purchase order processing, vendor negotiation, online boutique curation, and managing logistics with our warehouse and production teams. Rue Gilt Groupe is an innovative, passionate, and collaborative work environment where you’ll have the chance to work with the best brands and buying teams in merchandising and e-commerce. Are you ready to get started? Key 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 About you: 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 Experience and background needed: Education Bachelor’s degree Years of experience 0-1 years’ experience, internships and co-ops are welcome Technical skills Google Drive - Docs, Sheets, Slides Microsoft - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint Familiar with Excel: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and Formulas will take you far What We Offer : Working at RGG is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to join a mission-driven team that values Innovation and Impact. We are committed to supporting our employees' success and well-being: 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. We Encourage you to Apply Even if you don’t meet every single qualification, we’d still love to hear from you. We value passion, curiosity, and a commitment to learning as much as experience. We celebrate diverse perspectives and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our Associates. Work Authorization Rue Gilt Groupe requires all applicants to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future . Rue Gilt Groupe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, stock options, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. The above statemen…