Event Coordinator

Title of role: Event Coordinator 
Location: New York; Hybrid (2 days in the office required) 
Approved Salary Range: $50,000

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 and procure 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:

• Passionate about Merchandising, e-commerce, and all things fashion!
• 0-1 years experience, internships and co-ops are welcome
• Familiar with Excel: Pivot Tables, VLookUps, and Formulas will take you far
• An effective communicator and loves to collaborate with others
• Someone who loves a challenge and won’t back down 

What We Offer:

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.