Events Co-ordinator (Contract)  

The Yetee is a leading direct to customer online retailer known for creating bespoke and exciting apparel/merch for video games and other pop culture. Since 2011, we’ve offered new tee designs daily from our amazing artist community. Our audience returns every day to see the new designs. Alongside that we’ve curated excellent relationships with indie-game partners like Stardew Valley, Hollow Knight and Darkest Dungeon— as well as partnerships with AAA game studios like Capcom, Konami and Sega. We produce so many amazing items and we need your help to make sure our customers can find our items at events across the country.

As the Events Co-ordinator, you will play the key role in our in-person events. You will be working closely with our product, marketing and warehouse teams to ensure each event is well planned, properly staffed, and executed smoothly. During events, you will act as the primary on-site contact and coordinate day-to-day operations. This is a hands-on role focused on logistics, staffing, sales support, and on-site execution. You will also be a key element in our support of our charity partner Games Done Quick and their benefactors Prevent Cancer Foundation and Doctors Without Borders (MSF). 

This is a new position for our company and our goal is to expand our business operations. The ideal candidate is someone who is comfortable traveling, enjoys live event environments, and can manage multiple priorities at once.

Responsibilities

Event Planning and Execution

• Coordinate planning and execution for assigned live events
• Serve as the primary on-site contact during events
• Manage timelines, checklists, and on-site execution before, during and after shows

Staffing and On-Site Leadership

• Hire, schedule, and manage temporary event staff and contractor
• Lead staff on-site and ensure coverage for setup, sales, and tear down.
• Address issues and problem solve in real time during events

Logistics and Operations

• Coordinate shipping, freight, inventory, and booth logistics
• Work directly with venues, vendors, and event organizers
• Travel to HQ as needed for preparation, load-outs, and post-event wrap-ups

Product, Marketing, and Sales Coordination

• Collaborate with product and marketing teams to plan product selection and quantities
• Coordinate promotions, launches, and booth presentation
• Oversee on-site sales operations and basic reporting
• Provide post-event feedback and performance insights

Requirements

• Proficient written and spoken English communication skills are required for this position.
• Market Knowledge: An understanding and experience with video games and pop culture.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to travel frequently and work non-traditional hours during events
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to HQ or events when needed
• Ability to manage staff, logistics, and on-site operations

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience coordinating live events, conventions, or experiential marketing
• Experience with on-site sales or merchandising is a plus
• Knowledge of Commerce tools: Shopify, POS systems

Why Work With Us

• Consistent annual event schedule with long-term contract potential
• Autonomy and trust while working events
• Direct impact on event performance and brand presence
• Opportunity to work major gaming and pop culture events
• Competitive salary with performance based bonuses
• Flexible schedule outside of event dates.
• Participate in major charity events benefitting amazing causes
  

Location:

Illinois preferred. Open to candidates within reasonable driving distance of 60505.

Travel Expected:

Approximately 40 to 55 percent annually, concentrated around event months

Compensation:

• Salaried Contract starting at $50,000 based on qualifications
• Fixed Term W2 Contractor 12 months. Extensions / Long term possible.
• Sales goal based bonuses for non-charity events.

Interested?

Wonderful, we look forward to reading your application.  Please include:

• Your handcrafted resume. No generative or assistive AI please.
• A cover letter. We would love to hear more about you in your own words that we can't see from your resume.

On the fence? If you're interested in the job but worried you aren't qualified, we encourage you to err on the side of applying. We'd hate to miss out on great candidates just because they're worried they don't check every box on the job description.

We know it is a time commitment to prepare an application and we respect that effort by thoughtfully reviewing every complete application and responding one way or the other. But that kind of thoughtful review means that it sometimes takes us a while to get back to applicants, so please be patient with us and no phone calls.

To submit your application use this form: https://forms.gle/3vQY7Jmnc7DBb3EK9

Main Events

• Combo Breaker, Schaumburg or St. Charles, IL, May
• EVO, Las Vegas, NV, June
• SGDQ, Minneapolis, MN, July
• AGDQ, Atlanta, January