Events and Weddings Associate

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

224d • $65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Events and Weddings Associate is an integral member of the Rockefeller Chapel administrative staff, planning and managing a wide range of events within Rockefeller and Bond Chapels. The ideal candidate has a deep appreciation for the performing arts and for interreligious collaborations. Reporting to the Events Manager, the Events and Weddings Associate has the following responsibilities.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two to five years of event management experience (interacting with patrons and clients, creating detailed layouts and stage plots, liaising with vendors).
• Ability and temperament to work with a demanding client base and to cultivate lasting relationships with diverse constituencies.

Responsibilities

• Serves as lead for all weddings within Rockefeller and Bond Chapels - managing inquiries, event planning and execution.
• Works with Events Manager on planning and executing complex events, including convocations, concerts, memorials, and other events as assigned.
• Supervises and schedules the student events crew; directly manages crew members at assigned events.
• Executes day-to-day event logistics, and other moderately complex assignments with some guidance from others.
• Works to implement ideas for improvement as they are identified in addition to providing post-event feedback on turnout and vendor performance with direction from others.
• Hires vendors and caterers for assigned events, maintains chapel A/V equipment and supplies.
• Works with Chapel Administrator and Social Media Intern to advertise and promote events to the UChicago and greater Hyde Park communities.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree