Job Description

Event Support Coordinator

Are you an event planner ready to take on an exciting, new challenge? Check out this Event Support Coordinator role! This full-time, temporary role is within an academic institution and will provide support in all aspects of event logistics.  Event Support Coordinator duties include:

• Assisting with event collateral materials (badges, promo items, programs, etc.), distribution of invites, and tracking of RSVPs.
• Providing support for vendors, transportation, hotel arrangements for guests, and reservations.
• Assisting in event tracking process for alumni database and helping to maintain a budget spreadsheet for each event
• Assisting and attending events as needed
• Supporting with department program logistics including collateral, badges, room reservations, program student list, and communication.
• Helping to maintain a calendar of events

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in event planning preferred
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office & Google suite) required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft desirable
• Higher education experience a plus

The Event Support Coordinator role is a temporary, full-time position with a pay rate of $25 per hour. The assignment is in the Amherst area and will run through January 2023.
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