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Retail Communications & Events Specialist

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  • College Park, Maryland, United States
  • Marketing & Communication
  • Full time

Job Description

  • Job ID: 324515

  • Date posted: 29/12/2025

    • Why we will love you

    You believe the heart of any business is its people. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

    At IKEA, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share your uniqueness. Join our team and start a better life for yourself.

    What you'll be doing day to day

    • 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

    Together as a Team

    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.

    Apply now!

    JOB TYPE: Salaried, Exempt
    BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes
    HOURS: Open Availability Required Monday-Sunday including holidays, nights and weekends.

    The salary pay range is $64,886 - $93,111

    At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to ​help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

    *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

    Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. Please be aware that this is a Sensitive Position. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • 3 years communications or events management experience
    • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
    The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 64,886 USD to 93,111 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.
    JOB TYPE - Permanent, Full-time
    BENEFITS ELIGIBLE? Yes/No
    HOURS - Hour’s level, shift schedule, weekend hours?
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