Job Description

Events Assistant

New York, NY

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers "celebrate the feeling of home". Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what's come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally.

Our competitive advantage in the industry is the people. We believe that our employees are our most important assets. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values which are as follows:

• Preserve Our Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Take Ownership & Accountability
• Be Solutions-Oriented
• Demonstrate Courage
• Practice Adaptability
• Embrace Collaboration

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer's journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio.

Role Overview

• Work with Art Director and Creative Director to produce all invites for events as well as oversee send-out and RSVP management for all Events.
• Work with the PR Assistant to tag-team all in-house Press Previews and coordination of needed product, romance, guest list and event logistics (food, beverage, set-up, take down, etc.)
• Work with Event Director to coordinate all pre and post-event logistics while also serving as a liaison between Events team and internal regional teams.
• Attend and assist all Events meetings (i.e. note-taking, meeting prep, post-meeting to do lists)
• Maintain relationships with local vendors, oversee all payments, and work with the Marketing Manager to properly code all spend and accurately stay on budget.
• Manage all internal Events Requests and advise with appropriate timing, location and aesthetic suggestions and alignment with our brand.
• Coordinate and help execute all needed design elements for events (tablecloths, napkins, place cards, menus, gifts, etc.) and maintain relationships with all external and internal vendors and teams.
• Keep a pulse on all local events and venues happening in said region as to avoid hosting events in the same places other brands and competitors use.
• Assist the Events Director in any day-to-day tasks, organizational asks, or administrative work.
• Travel and assist with day-of event set-up and breakdown for necessary larger out-of-town events.
• Help coordinate and manage all Certificates of Insurance, On-site Permits, Invoices, and Down Payments for all Vendors and Venues
• Assist Events Director in yearly coordination and overall organization of current and following year event requests.
• Export bi-weekly calendars and assist in communicating Events updates/changes to Creative Director and assist Events Director in keeping all teams updated, aware and notified of changes

Benefits Package

Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family.

Wealth Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
• 401K Plan

Health Benefits:

• Dental Coverage
• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• TELADOC

Other Benefits:

• 20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans)
• Pet Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Parental Medical Leave
• Child Bonding Leave
• Employee Discount

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Salary Range

$45,000 - $50,000 USD

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