Job Summary
The Event Specialist promotes and sells the Earl Miller Japanese Garden by recruiting events to utilize the space, planning, organizing, and executing a variety of events and handling all event sales, planning, and administrative duties. Key Responsibilities
Coordinate event planning, layout, timeline, and logistics. Respond to rental inquiries by email and phone. Schedule event spaces using the University EMS Event Management System. Negotiate basic vendor agreement terms. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proven track record of meeting sales targets and delivering successful events. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational and time‑management abilities. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet event schedules. Demonstrates commitment to providing exceptional service and creating memorable client experiences. Effectively addresses challenges and finds solutions to ensure event success. Adapts to changing circumstances and remains calm under pressure. Communicates with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community and follows all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including safety,ility, information security, and non‑discrimination. Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business, or related field required. 2 years of relevant experience in event planning, sales, or related role required, 5 years preferred. Evening and weekend work required. Certificates
Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) or similar certification preferred but not required. Application Procedures
Click “Apply Now” to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application. Please fill out the application completely and include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Physical Summary
Light work – involves some lifting of medium weight objects (10‑20 pounds) and/or 10%‑20% of the job involves standing or walking. Additional Information
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H‑1B Visas). A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Equal Employment Statement
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. Accommodations
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR‑Accommodations@csulb.edu. Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. Advertised and Application Close
Advertised:
Jan 28, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time Applications close:
Feb 11, 2026 (11:55 PM) Pacific Standard Time
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The Event Specialist promotes and sells the Earl Miller Japanese Garden by recruiting events to utilize the space, planning, organizing, and executing a variety of events and handling all event sales, planning, and administrative duties. Key Responsibilities
Coordinate event planning, layout, timeline, and logistics. Respond to rental inquiries by email and phone. Schedule event spaces using the University EMS Event Management System. Negotiate basic vendor agreement terms. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proven track record of meeting sales targets and delivering successful events. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational and time‑management abilities. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet event schedules. Demonstrates commitment to providing exceptional service and creating memorable client experiences. Effectively addresses challenges and finds solutions to ensure event success. Adapts to changing circumstances and remains calm under pressure. Communicates with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community and follows all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including safety,ility, information security, and non‑discrimination. Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business, or related field required. 2 years of relevant experience in event planning, sales, or related role required, 5 years preferred. Evening and weekend work required. Certificates
Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) or similar certification preferred but not required. Application Procedures
Click “Apply Now” to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application. Please fill out the application completely and include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Physical Summary
Light work – involves some lifting of medium weight objects (10‑20 pounds) and/or 10%‑20% of the job involves standing or walking. Additional Information
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H‑1B Visas). A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Equal Employment Statement
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. Accommodations
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR‑Accommodations@csulb.edu. Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. Advertised and Application Close
Advertised:
Jan 28, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time Applications close:
Feb 11, 2026 (11:55 PM) Pacific Standard Time
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