Marketing Events and Promotions Coordinator - Florida State University

Job Description
The Event and Promotions Coordinatoris responsible forplanning, promoting, and executing engaging events and promotions across Seminole Dining’s residential and retail locations. This role focuses on enhancing the student experience, supporting meal plan retention, and driving sales growth through creative and well-executed initiatives.This position requires excellent organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to work cross-functionally with culinary, marketing, and operations teams.

Job Responsibilities

Build andmaintaincampus and community connections for collaboration opportunities.

Manage the Seminole Dining Event Calendar across digital, print, and web platforms.

Plan, promote, and execute events at dining halls (2) and retail locations (28+), focusing on student experience, meal plan retention, and sales growth.

Lead eventlogistics: planning, team coordination, set-up/take-down, supply procurement, and staff collaboration.

Plan event details, including activities, decorations, and themed food with the culinary team.

Maintain event records: reliable financial reporting for ROI, comprehensive breakdowns, andtimelysubmissions to Campus Event Services.

Anticipate and address challenges to ensure event integrity.

Host bi-weekly/monthly meetings with staff to coordinate events.

Manage and update the Seminole Dining Event Wall (monthly calendar and weekly event breakdown).

Work withinallocatedbudgets: $10K (fall, spring) and $5K (summer).

Provide itemized expenses for client approval two weeks before events.

Maintainaccuratetimecards and communicate adjustments promptly.

Identifyand implement product sampling opportunities and mobile/in-person promotions.

Expand event andpromotionscalendars to include retail spaces like 1851 Porch and Union locations.

Qualifications

1–3 years of experience in event planning, hospitality, or promotions, preferably in a campus or foodservice environment

Proven ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and budgets effectively

Strong organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working with diverse teams and student populations

Experience coordinatinglogisticsand collaborating with internal departments and external partners

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and digital calendar/event platforms

Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, based on event needs

Physically able toassistwith event setup and breakdown

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of campus dining operations and student engagement strategies

Familiarity with ROI reporting and event performance tracking

Experience working in a university setting or with student programming initiatives

Basic understanding of food safety and dining service protocols

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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