Community Events Specialist

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Department: Physical Retail In-Store

Team: Physical Retail

About the Role

The Community Events Specialist role at Wayfair's Physical Retail In-Store department in Atlanta, Georgia, focuses on leveraging warehouse and logistics expertise to execute community-focused events that boost store traffic and brand awareness. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of People Operations, this position involves coordinating event logistics from inventory pulls in Wayfair warehouses to on-site setups, including supplier demos and local gatherings. With a fixed entry rate of $24/hr starting January 21, 2026, the role emphasizes operational efficiency in retail environments, ensuring seamless material handling, transportation, and compliance with safety standards during high-volume holiday preparations. Key to success is managing the end-to-end event lifecycle, from supply chain coordination to performance analysis, while fostering community ties that support Wayfair's physical retail expansion. This operations-centric position requires hands-on involvement in warehouse stocking, event teardown logistics, and cross-functional collaboration with store teams to align events with broader logistics goals. Ideal for logistics professionals seeking growth in retail operations, it offers structured pay progression based on performance and tenure.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute community events to drive foot traffic to Wayfair stores
• Coordinate supplier demos and product logistics from warehouse to event sites
• Manage event inventory, setup, and teardown in compliance with operations standards
• Collaborate with store operations team to align events with retail schedules
• Track event performance metrics and report to Sr. Manager of People Operations
• Ensure safe handling and transportation of event materials and displays
• Build relationships with local partners to support logistics and awareness
• Maintain warehouse stock levels for event supplies and reorder as needed
• Support in-store promotional activities tied to community events

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1-2 years of event coordination or retail operations experience
• Availability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings for events
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local event logistics
• Ability to lift and transport event materials up to 50 lbs
• Experience in warehouse inventory management for event supplies
• Strong organizational skills for coordinating physical retail operations
• Familiarity with safety protocols in store and community event settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in logistics or supply chain coordination for events
• Knowledge of Wayfair's retail store operations
• Bilingual skills for diverse community engagement
• Event planning certification or equivalent

Required Skills

• Event planning and execution
• Logistics coordination
• Inventory management
• Customer engagement
• Team collaboration
• Time management
• Physical stamina for lifting and setup
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Problem-solving in fast-paced environments
• Vendor and supplier management
• Data tracking and reporting
• Safety compliance
• Community outreach
• Retail operations knowledge
• Organizational skills

Benefits

• Fixed starting hourly rate of $24/hr with performance-based increases
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Employee discounts on Wayfair products
• Career growth opportunities in retail operations and logistics
• Flexible scheduling post-holiday ramp-up

Wayfair is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.