Athletic Events Lead Coordinator

Primary Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Meet with organizing committees to assist with planning scope and format of events.
• Cookordinate services for events including transportation, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing, and event security.
• Ensure all details are coordinated and planned for, meeting necessary timelines.
• Ensure staffing is adequate to cover setting up the events and removal/tear down of events.
• Ensure all details associated with the assigned event(s) are fulfilled.
• Monitor event activities to ensure satisfaction of participants, performance of staff and objectives have been met.
• Assist in mentoring of Event Coordinator I and Student Workers as assigned.
• Assisting in the organization of planning meetings, event logistics and partner department follow through
• Assist with scheduling staff as needed

Requirements

• Successfully complete all essential duties and responsibilities as assigned to Event Coordinator.
• Equipment Used and Responsibility: Event booking, project planning or similar software, MS Office Suite.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Lead and mentor Event Coordinator I’s and Student Workers as assigned.

Experience/ Education

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, promotions, or similar program from a regionally accredited institution preferred.
• 2 years’ work experience in a similar capacity such as an overnight youth camp environment or experience with planning, organizing, and executing events targeting youth.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must work varying schedules including evenings, holidays and weekends, and a willingness to stay overnight on campus during certain events.
• Must have valid drivers license with clean driving record.
• Must pass background investigation including fingerprinting.