EA / Event Project Coordinator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026. Penbrothers scores B on the Alion truth index.
About Penbrothers
Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest-growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.
About the Client
Our Client is a premier U.S.-based event production and strategy firm specializing in large-scale corporate trade shows, technology conferences, and high-impact commercial productions across major U.S. markets (including Las Vegas, Atlanta, San Francisco, and New York). Driven by a high standard of operational excellence, the client also leads high-impact community non-profit initiatives and local educational advocacy.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant & Event Project Coordinator to serve as an indispensable right-hand partner to the Founder.
In this dynamic hybrid role, you will bridge executive administrative support with project management. You will help maintain order across multiple corporate event client accounts, community non-profit projects, and executive operations. Utilizing Monday.com as your central hub, you will turn raw notes into polished presentations, manage vendor logistics, organize financial tracking documents, and ensure zero details fall through the cracks.
Work Schedule:Early Morning Alignment (5:00 AM Manila Start Time, which corresponds to 11:00 AM HST the previous day).
Working Days:Tuesday to Saturday (Manila Time), covering Monday to Friday (Hawaiʻi Standard Time). Off days are Sunday and Monday (Manila Time).
Work Setup:Remote
What You’ll Do
Project Coordination & Workflow Management
Maintain, update, and organize multi-client project task boards within Monday.com.
Monitor task deadlines, flag potential delays, and help prioritize daily and weekly action items for the Founder.
Coordinate cross-functional deliverables with external subcontractors, graphic designers, printers, and technical vendors.
Event Logistics & Operational Support
Trade Show & Event Planning: Assist in end-to-end trade show planning, management, and coordination for various software and tech industry clients across the U.S.
Conduct thoughtful research for event venues, team dinners, site visits, and team-building activities-factoring in group size, ambiance, budget, and local spatial/traffic constraints.
Assist in assembling polished event briefing decks, floor plans, and presentation materials from raw notes and initial templates.
Track production and shipping timelines for event collaterals, trade show graphics, and technical specifications.
Manage vendor logistics orders (e.g., venue electricity, internet services, utility hookups).
Executive & Administrative Enablement
Manage executive administrative tasks, email correspondence, and schedule buffers to protect executive focus time.
Provide support for small personal and family administrative tasks as needed, including research and planning, booking family restaurant reservations, or researching home-related tasks and needs-ensuring the Founder stays highly focused on strategic priorities, business growth, and areas of highest impact.
Organize and file digital documents, client contracts, and vendor agreements in designated cloud directories.
Collect, compile, and upload expense receipts, vendor invoices, and financial records into client budget trackers for accounting reconciliation.
Support special operational setup tasks and non-profit/community initiative workflows as assigned.
Adapt to an evolving role by managing additional administrative, operational, or project-based responsibilities as new business and executive needs arise.
What You Bring
Experience:3+ years of experience in executive administration, project coordination, or event management operations within a fast-paced environment (agency, corporate events, or professional services preferred).
Trade Show Experience:Hands-on experience or working knowledge of U.S.-based trade show planning, logistics, and execution.
Tech-Savviness:Proficiency with project management platforms (Monday.com experience is highly preferred or rapid adaptability from tools like Asana, Trello, or ClickUp). Fluency with Google Workspace and MS Office Suite.
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking:Strong business acumen and situational awareness-able to anticipate needs, look beyond surface-level requests, and double-check logistical details independently.
Communication:Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills for professional collaboration with internal stakeholders, vendors, and clients.
Organization:Superior attention to detail, time-management, and multitasking capabilities across concurrent projects without losing accuracy.
Adaptability:High comfort level operating in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where context switching across multiple brand accounts is required.
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What You’ll Get
At Penbrothers, we are obsessed with creating positive employee experiences. Here you’ll find an environment that nurtures learning and provides opportunities for growth. You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact on fast-growing startups and dynamic companies.
· Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience.
· Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people’s career and welfare.
· Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home.
· Powering global startups: We’ve created 1,400 Filipino jobs that empower global start-ups to focus on growth.