Alumni & Donor Events Coordinator

University of Southern California (USC); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles seeks an events coordinator to design and deliver events for university stakeholders. You will coordinate volunteers and donors and arrange activities while developing post-event feedback mechanisms to inform broader engagement.

You will champion USC's vision, culture, and values, working across units to ensure successful, compliant programs that meet departmental goals.

Qualifications

• 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 (concepts, budgets, promotional materials).
• Experience with audio/visual equipment.
• Excellent organizational, scheduling, and written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 engagement and event needs of the broader department via cross-functional communication and post-event feedback.
• Champions USC's vision, culture, and values.

Skills

Event planning

Volunteer coordination

Fundraising

Alumni relations

Contracts

Budgeting

Promotional materials

AV equipment

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Communication

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations

Bachelor's degree in related field(s)

Job description

University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles seeks an events coordinator to design and deliver events for university stakeholders. You will coordinate volunteers and donors and arrange activities while developing post-event feedback mechanisms to inform broader engagement.

You will champion USC's vision, culture, and values, working across units to ensure successful, compliant programs that meet departmental goals.