Short Term Event Coordinator

RUE GILT GROUPE
Boston, MA
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for entry-level candidates who want to transition into buying roles and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced e-commerce environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates eager to transition into buying with a background in logistics or e-commerce
    — “produce the most fashionable and desirable merchandise for Rue La La and Gilt”
  • Individuals with a bachelor’s degree and basic proficiency in office software
    — “Bachelors Degree Google Drive - Docs, Sheets, Slides Microsoft - Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint”
  • People who enjoy cross-functional collaboration and hands-on merchandising tasks
    — “Work collaboratively with Programming, Planning, Boutique Production, Creative and Marketing everyday to maximize sales”

Things to consider

  • Hybrid work requires at least two days in the office weekly, which may affect remote flexibility
    — “Hybrid (2 days in the office required)”
  • No visa sponsorship is available, so only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. should apply
    — “Rue Gilt Groupe requires all applicants to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with product curation or logistics management in your resume
    — “Build product assortments with your buyer and influence the styles you see on Rue La La and Gilt”
  • Demonstrate Excel skills with specific examples of using formulas or pivot tables
    — “Familiar with Excel: Pivot Tables, VLookUps, and Formulas will take you far”
  • Emphasize your readiness to learn and grow within a mission-driven company culture
    — “We value passion, curiosity, and a commitment to learning as much as experience”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • generate and track purchase orders
  • troubleshoot shipping and receiving issues
  • build product assortments
  • select products for photography
Typical background
bachelor's degree0-1 years experienceinternships and co-ops

Skills & requirements

Required

Purchase Order ProcessingVendor NegotiationOnline Boutique CurationLogistics ManagementGoogle DriveMicrosoft Office

Preferred

Pivot TablesVlookupsFormulas

Stack & domain

Google Drive - Docs, Sheets, SlidesMicrosoft - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerpointExcel: Pivot Tables, Vlookups, And Formulas

About the role

Original posting from RUE GILT GROUPE via Greenhouse

Title of role: Short term Event Coordinator

Location: New York or Boston; Hybrid (2 days in the office required) 

Approved Salary Range: $23 hourly 

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 everyday to maximize sales 

Experience and Background Needed:

Bachelors 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 

What our team offers 

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 statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the employee(s) assigned to this job. Rue Gilt Groupe reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions or assign additional job responsibilities within your general skill set or capabilities. Rue Gilt Groupe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

ABOUT US: 

Ready for the most memorable – and stylish – experience of your professional career? Then join us at Rue Gilt Groupe. Combining three complementary brands, Rue La La, Gilt, and Shop Simon, we are the premier off-price e-commerce portfolio company.

Our model defined the online treasure hunt through its daily sale events allowing our customers to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail. We believe in fashion for all, sparking delight through daily discovery and shopping as an occasion to celebrate!  World-class merchandising, technology and marketing bring our shopping experience to life, and we hire world-class people to do it.  Living our values and being empowered, tenacious, passionate, collaborative, innovative, and kind is something we strive for every single day. We meet over coffee and brainstorm new ways to spark delight for our members. Volunteer on- and off-hours together. Plan some serious surprises for our coworkers, because nothing ignites innovation like a breakfast cereal buffet or an afternoon slice of cake.

And we don't hesitate to use our associate discount – after all, we're as enthusiastic about style as our customers. The way we work?  It's so much more than what happens between the weekends. It empowers us to think, create, and innovate, so we can deliver the first-rate experience today's customer’s demand.

Rue Gilt Groupe GDPR/CCPA Pre-Collection Notice for Job Applications: We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Rue Gilt Groupe, including identifiers, contact information, employment and education history, and related information. We use this PI for purposes related to evaluating your application and potential employment. Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR or U.S. state privacy laws. For additional details or if you have questions, please see our GDPR Applicant Privacy Notice and CCPA Applicant Privacy Notice or contact us at recruitingcoordinator@ruegiltgroupe.com.

Source: RUE GILT GROUPE careers (Greenhouse)

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