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Retail Communications & Events Specialist

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IKEA

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Location:
United States , College Park

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

64886.00 - 93111.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

Our team is the voice of IKEA. We use words, pictures and videos to tell the story about IKEA, to build our brand and inspire people with our offer. We bounce ideas back and forth, we challenge each other and we are crazy passionate about communication. Of course we’re also the ones who make sure to keep all our fellow co-workers informed, engaged and connected in a constantly changing business environment.

Job Responsibility:

  • Oversees internal communication in the store and ensures coordination of ownership and follow up
  • Drives Yammer as a strong internal communication channel and promotes this as a preferred information and inspiration channel among coworkers
  • Manages store web page
  • Plans, coordinates, and executes national and local events
  • Drives a customer-centric shopping experience in and out of the building
  • Partners with local community to promote and support the IKEA Community Relations Strategy
  • Works with Commercial teams to understand Life At Home activities

Requirements:

  • 3 years communications or events management experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
What we offer:
  • Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
  • WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
  • Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
  • KinderCare tuition discount
  • Retirement and bonus plans
  • Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
  • Pet insurance program
  • Education assistance and learning programs
  • Safety shoe reimbursement
  • 24/7 telehealth visits
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
  • A fun and inclusive work environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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