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Midwest Cards · 3 days ago

In-Store Events & Community Manager (Trading Cards & Sports)

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Midwest Cards is seeking a visionary, hands-on In-Store Events & Community Manager to design, build, and operate their in-store event ecosystem. This role involves owning the full lifecycle of events, driving foot traffic and community loyalty within a trading card and sports-focused retail environment.

Retail

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design and maintain a robust, ongoing calendar of in-store events

Create compelling event formats such as trade nights, tournaments, breaks, release events, athlete or influencer appearances, and community nights

Build repeatable event systems that can scale in cadence, attendance, and revenue

Continuously test, refine, and evolve events based on performance and customer feedback

Own end-to-end execution of in-store events, from planning through teardown

Manage logistics including staffing, scheduling, crowd flow, safety, equipment, and vendor coordination

Successfully lead and manage events with 50+ attendees on a regular basis

Maintain consistent execution quality during high-volume and high-energy periods

Lead promotion of events across social media, email, in-store signage, and community channels

Create clear, compelling narratives that drive anticipation and repeat attendance

Track and analyze performance metrics such as attendance, conversion, and repeat participation

Build and nurture a highly engaged local trading card and sports community

Develop relationships with collectors, breakers, influencers, athletes, and partners

Serve as a visible, trusted leader and ambassador of our in-store culture

Qualification

Event managementRetail marketingCommunity buildingTrading cards experienceSocial media promotionOrganizationLeadership skillsStorytelling

Required

Professional experience where event creation and management was your PRIMARY job function

Extensive experience creating, managing, and marketing retail in-store events as an ongoing operational responsibility—not occasional or seasonal initiatives

Proven experience managing groups of 50+ attendees consistently

Demonstrated ability to scale event cadence, complexity, and attendance over time

Direct experience with trading cards and/or sports culture

Ability to provide a portfolio of events you personally developed and led, including: Photos and/or videos, Social proof (attendance numbers, engagement, promotions, or press), Clear explanation of your role and responsibilities