Events Coordinator

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Works with relevant units and departments to design and deliver events for university stakeholders. Coordinates event volunteers and donors and arranges event activities. Gains insight into the engagement and event needs of the broader department by communicating cross-functionally and developing post-event feedback mechanisms. Champions the universities' vision, culture, and values.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High school or equivalent
• Minimum Experience: 2 years
• Experience with special events planning, fundraising management, or alumni and volunteer relations management.
• Experience with contracts and other legal documentation.
• Ability to support event planning (e.g., developing concepts, creating and estimating budgets, producing promotional materials).
• Experience with audio/visual equipment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain multiple schedules.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communications skills.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree Hospitality Management Or Bachelor's degree Business Administration Or Bachelor's degree Communication Or Bachelor's degree Public Relations Or Bachelor's degree in related field(s)
• Preferred Experience: 3 years
• Experience in higher education.
• Experience planning and coordinating corporate events.
• Proven leadership and project management abilities.
• Understanding of all relevant state and local event regulations.
• Knowledge of local community.
• Fluent in one or more languages other than English (e.g., Spanish, Korean).

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver events for university stakeholders.
• Coordinate event volunteers and donors.
• Arrange event activities.
• Communicate cross-functionally to gain insight into engagement and event needs.
• Develop post-event feedback mechanisms.
• Champion the university's vision, culture, and values.

Benefits

• USC is an equal opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.
• USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
• USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.
• We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
• Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [email protected].
• Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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• USC is a smoke-free environment
• Digital Accessibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED