Venue Sales & Event Coordinator

About the role

The Venue Sales and Events Coordinator reports to the Director of Venue Sales and Events and is responsible for managing rental events in the Museum.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of events assigned to the position, from start to finish.
• Work closely with private clients and internal University and Museum clients, helping create seamless events for the constituents, including planning and logistics.
• Support the Director in activities and events relating to the department.
• Provide hands-on support to catering and facilities teams when needed to ensure excellent service and be present at events from start to finish.
• Complete administrative duties as needed, including contracts, invoices, follow-up correspondence, photography, social media presence, office supplies, and others as needed, using Altru or equivalent CRM software.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent degree and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• An attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be a team player and comfortable working in a busy, noisy environment; previous event management experience required.
• The ability to make decisions within the scope of responsibility, be highly reliable and dependable.
• The ability to occasionally work during evenings or weekends is required.
• The work environment typically includes sitting at a desk or table, standing, walking, and stooping.
• Occasional lifting of 25 to 50 lbs.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Application Requirement

A cover letter and resume/cv are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your cover letter where it asks you to upload your resume/cv; multiple documents are allowed. Please note that this position is a bargaining unit position represented by a labor union.