Event Coordinator, Cornell Catering

Cornell University • Ithaca, MI

13d • $26 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Cornell Catering, a division of Cornell Dining within Student and Campus Life, is seeking an Event Coordinator to oversee operational details for a variety of catering events, including large university events and alumni weddings. The role supports event logistics through coordination and communication among clients, catering staff, sales, culinary, and operations teams. The coordinator helps execute events and develops and maintains client relationships to encourage repeat business.

The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, excellent customer service, teamwork, initiative, and a solution-oriented approach. They will support staff and clients with tact, value professional growth, and work collaboratively across Cornell Dining and Student and Campus Life. The role requires strong organization, the ability to manage multiple priorities, adaptability in a changing environment, and readiness for significant physical demands. All team members are expected to foster belonging and a healthy work environment through respectful, inclusive, and collaborative conduct.

This is an onsite position in Ithaca, New York. A variable schedule, including night and weekend availability, is required to accommodate business needs. The hourly pay range is $26.00–$30.05. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Trade, vocational, or technical school education or an associate degree, plus at least two years of catering or food service industry experience; an equivalent combination of experience and education is acceptable.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn and use Microsoft Suite, FileMaker or similar database software, and calendar management programs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand for long periods, including periods involving significant walking.
• Valid New York State driver’s license with no major driving violations.
• Ability to obtain DOT or university certification if asked to drive catering trucks on short notice.
• Proven experience connecting inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing practices to business goals.
• Availability for a variable work schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, teamwork, adaptability, and communication skills, as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• Food safety course certification and/or TIPPS or a similar certificate.
• Previous experience with Workday, Event Master, and FSS systems.
• Previous experience supervising others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational details for a variety of Cornell Catering events, including large university events and alumni weddings.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, staff, and sales, culinary, and operations teams to help ensure and execute event logistics.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships onsite and beyond to support repeat business.
• Provide professional, customer-focused service to new and existing clients.
• Collaborate with Cornell Dining team members and Student and Campus Life units to strengthen community and campus partnerships.
• Respond effectively to multiple priorities, situations, and concerns with organization and initiative.
• Support a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment through respectful, inclusive, and collaborative conduct.
• Be available for a variable schedule, including nights and weekends, as business needs require.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree