Communication and Events Manager (part-time, 17.5 hours/week)

Why Work at BYU

Brigham Young University (BYU), as the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Communication and Events Manager (part-time, 17.5 hours/week)

What You’ll Do In This Position

• Serve as the operational lead for major College of Nursing events, including student, college, alumni, donor, and partner-facing events.
• Cook up event logistics, including venues, catering, audiovisual needs, registration, staffing, signage, and vendor support.
• Develop event communications, including websites, emails, graphics, digital signage, RSVP forms, and social media promotions.
• Manage event timelines, oversee day-of operations, and evaluate event outcomes.

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, event management, or related field, or equivalent experience, and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong project and event management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Good judgment for social media timing, tone, audience fit, and messaging consistency.
• Clear communication with students, campus partners, internal stakeholders, IT, and leadership.
• Strong quality control for multi-channel deliverables, including checklists, timelines, links, QR codes, approvals, and version control.
• Comfort using Microsoft 365 tools, especially Teams, Planner/Tasks, and Excel.

Preferred

• Experience coordinating events and day-of logistics.
• Experience supervising students.
• Familiarity with social media strategy, email platforms, basic analytics, and reporting.

Required Documentation

• To be considered, your application must include the following materials:
• Resume
• Cover Letter

What We Offer In Return

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household.
• Access to the library.
• Free on-campus parking.
• Free UTA pass.
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU.
• Pay Grade: 49
• Typical Starting Pay: $22.50 to $29.25 an hour.

Required Documents

• All Staff positions require a resume.
• Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

BYU Culture

BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!