Marketing and Events Coordinator

Job Description 

Position Title: Marketing and Events Coordinator 

Location: Hakuba, Japan

Reports to: Senior Marketing and Event Coordinator 
Contract Term: November, 2026 - April 2027 (exact dates, TBC)
Salary: ¥2,200 per hour, starting (DOE)

About Us

Rhythm is about creating epic experiences for our customers, which starts with our people. We live by our values and put people first. We take pride in creating working and living environments that foster innovation, adventure, and balance. Working at Rhythm is more than a job, it's an experience you will have forever.

The Role

The Marketing and Event Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing marketing campaigns and events to achieve the overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities and Duties 

Events:

• Coordinating with vendors to ensure all the necessary equipment and supplies are prepared
• Work with the marketing team to create marketing materials such as brochures, pamphlets, or flyers to promote events across all marketing touchpoints
• Tracking attendance at events to ensure that they are successful, and making adjustments as needed
• Creating a budget for each event and monitoring spending throughout the planning process to ensure that costs are controlled
• Ensuring that all event details are finalized before the event date, including arranging catering services and locking in vendors and guest list
• Negotiate sponsorship deals for local events
• Ensure strong brand presence at sponsored events
• Organize photo & video shoots at events to help with post-event promotions
• Assist pre & post events managed by providing marketing support where needed

Content

• Work with photographers/videographers to organize photo/video shoots to achieve a shots list
• Work with photographer/videographer in developing assets for marketing campaigns
  

Ambassadors, riders, influencers, media sponsors: 

• Identify ambassadors/riders, influencers and media to sponsor
• Manage local riders to meet expectations and deliver on agreed-upon objectives
• Facilitate sponsors orders 
  
  
  

What You Need to Succeed 

• 2+ years of employment experience with an event coordinator or event planner
• A Post-secondary education, such as a degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, and/or Hospitality Management
• A professional demeanor and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Experience with creating and maintaining budgets
• A proven track or aptitude for customer service
• Proficiency in multitasking
• Problem-solving
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Effective time management 
• Attention to detail
• Soft skills such as empathy, active listening, critical thinking, problem solving, and more)
• Negotiation capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English – Japanese is a bonus
  

The Perks and Benefits 

As a Rhythm employee, you’ll experience the same legendary hospitality we extend to our guests. We’re passionate about looking after our crew, and here are just a few of the perks you’ll enjoy when you join our team:

• Live, Work, and Play in Paradise: Immerse yourself in one of the world’s top mountain resorts.
• Work with a Legendary Crew: Join a team that’s passionate, fun-loving, and deeply connected to the industry.
• Subsidized Staff Accommodation: Affordable housing options and housing assistance to help you settle in.
• Epic Social Scene: From team ride days and department dinners to staff parties, events, and day trips, our social calendar is packed with opportunities to connect and unwind.
• Wellness and Lifestyle Benefits: Access the Rhythm Wellness program, enjoy free snowsports or bike demos, and take advantage of generous store discounts for you, your friends, and your family.

At Rhythm, we work hard, but we play even harder. If you know anyone who’s worked with us before, they’ll tell you this isn’t just a job- it’s an experience of a lifetime. Our fun, supportive culture is the heart of everything we do because people like you make Rhythm what it is.

Ready to join?

If you have the skills, the flair, and the stoke (enthusiasm) to share, we want to hear from you! Your passion for adventure and alignment with our core values could be the perfect fit for an unforgettable experience.

If you have any specific questions or require further clarification, please don't hesitate to reach out.