Communications and Events Specialist

JOB TYPE – Permanent, Full-time, In Location, Onsite; Communcations, Event Planner; Customer Experience; Store Visitation; Loyalty, Engagement, Community Outreach, Local Marketing Support

HOURS – Salaried, Retail Management Support

SHIFTS – Fully open work schedule availability including evenings and weekends required; Work schedules are published one month in advance

PAY – The starting rates/salary for this position range from $55,665 to $80,715 and will be based on relevant work experience

POSTING – The anticipated closing date is on or around 07/12/24

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE? – Yes

At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

*Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
*WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
*Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
*KinderCare tuition discount  
*Retirement and bonus plans
*Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
*Pet insurance program
*Education assistance and learning programs
*Safety shoe reimbursement
*24/7 telehealth visits
*Dental and vision plans
*Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
*A fun and inclusive work environment WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY • Oversees internal communication in the store and ensures coordination of ownership and follow up
• Drives Yammer as a strong internal communication channel and promotes this as a preferred information and inspiration channel among coworkers
• Manages store web page
• Plans, coordinates, and executes national and local events
• Drives a customer-centric shopping experience in and out of the building
• Partners with local community to promote and support the IKEA Community Relations Strategy
• Works with Commercial teams to understand Life At Home activities TOGETHER AS A TEAM Our team is the voice of IKEA. We use words, pictures and videos to tell the story about IKEA, to build our brand and inspire people with our offer. We bounce ideas back and forth, we challenge each other and we are crazy passionate about communication. Of course we’re also the ones who make sure to keep all our fellow co-workers informed, engaged and connected in a constantly changing business environment. • 3 years communications or events management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred