The National Retail Federation passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs — 55 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. 

NRF has an excellent opportunity for a Coordinator to join our Events team to support the management of the sponsorship program efforts for NRF events.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate, manage and maintain active sponsorships and sponsor information; ensure multiple systems are consistently accurate and current
• Assist in the creation of new sponsorships including research, pricing, and timelines/production schedules
• Review and proof internal and external assets to ensure technical requirements are met as well as appropriate sponsor attribution/recognition is captured (assets include digital, mobile, video, and print)
• Assist with the development and execution of routine sponsor communications, including spec dissemination, deadline reminders, and sponsorship updates
• General project management as needed for special sponsorship and/or event-related tasks
• Generate reports from 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

• College degree or equivalent experience 
• Minimum two years of tradeshow or administrative experience
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects and priorities efficiently 
• Must have excellent organizational skills, dedication to quality and be a team player
• Commitment to high-quality customer service and have a customer-first mentality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong spreadsheet and database management skills (ex: Excel, Numbers, SmartSheet, AirTable, etc...)
• Familiarity with simple web updates using a WYSIWYG editor a plus
• Able to identify, work with, and manage outside vendors
• Ability to be flexible in working varied and additional hours as well as travel occasionally

Remote Candidates will be considered 

National Retail Federation (NRF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  NRF is committed to the policy of an equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practices. NRF will not discriminate because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, past or present military service, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local law.