Outreach and Events Coordinator

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

2d • $55,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Outreach and Events Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for the planning, logistics, and execution of events and engagement activities serving students, faculty, alumni, industry partners, and other external constituents for the Myers-Lawson School of Construction (MLSoC). This position is responsible for planning and executing high-quality, strategically aligned events that advance the school’s outreach and engagement objectives, strengthen stakeholder connections, and enhance brand visibility. In addition to coordinating events, the Outreach and Events Coordinator manages the school's promotional inventory and branded merchandise in collaboration with the Outreach team and in accordance with MLSoC and VT brand standards. This position also provides logistical support for faculty-led site visits, field trips, and summer camps, and helps ensure the school offers a full slate of meaningful engagement opportunities that advance strategic goals and strengthen relationships with students, faculty, alumni, friends of the school, and industry.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, hospitality, event management, or related field or a bachelor’s degree with commiserate experience.
• Experience managing events and/or working with alumni/external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating venues, lodging, transportation, and catering logistics for multiple events annually.
• Experience in higher education, advancement, or nonprofit event planning.

Nice To Haves

• Experience translating and aligning strategy into programs and events.
• Demonstrated experience in developing post-event reports measuring attendance, engagement, satisfaction, and ROI.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-visibility events.
• Experience using CRM Systems (e.g. AIMS, Salesforce, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Planning, logistics, and execution of events and engagement activities.
• Managing the school's promotional inventory and branded merchandise.
• Providing logistical support for faculty-led site visits, field trips, and summer camps.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level