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Part-Time Events Specialist

Inside Higher Ed, Miami, FL, United States


Job Title:

Part-Time Events Specialist

Location:

Hialeah Campus

Regular/Temporary:

Temporary

Full/Part Time:

Part-Time

Job ID:

1009155

Position Overview The Events Specialist assists in facilitating all events and activities for designated area. This includes scheduling, preparing contracts and receiving payments, taking charge of the logistics of the event, as well as outreach and marketing efforts.

What you will be doing

Coordinates event logistics, including work orders, set up and strike

Manages the needs of clients using the facilities

Liaises with organizers and related vendors

Prepares and executes contracts, ensures all needed paperwork is in place before events

Processes payments and deposits

Maintains current and accurate information on website

Assists with promotion of activities via social media, distribution of e-blasts and flyers

Participates in meetings to identify potential programs and organizations with whom to partner or solicit for rentals

Provides detailed information about event activities to the general public when answering calls or answering e-mails

Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and three (3) years of experience

All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution

Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures

Possess excellent oral and written communication skills

Possess detail-oriented and highly organized skills

Possess superior follow through skills to ensure all activities are executed successfully

Possess strong interpersonal and decision-making skills

Possess marketing, outreach, and advertising skills

Ability to be resourceful and take initiative, with little supervision

Ability to make and keep excellent working relationships with college departments, vendors and groups in the community

Ability to problem solve in high pressure situations with a professional demeanor

Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Possess excellent attention to customer service

Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments

Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff

Additional Requirements The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

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