Alumni Event & Guest Experience Coordinator

SDState Alumni & Foundation; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SDState Alumni & Foundation in Brookings, SD is seeking an Events and Hospitality Coordinator to support administrative office operations and provide hands-on assistance for alumni, donors, and university events. The role offers exposure to event planning, guest services, and nonprofit operations, with responsibilities from front desk tasks to RSVP tracking and event setup.

Strong organization, communication, and customer service skills, plus the ability to work evenings or weekends as needed,

Qualifications

• Experience in events, guest experience, administration, customer service or hospitality is preferred but not required.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Excellent listening and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and front desk support, greet guests, answer and transfer calls.
• Assist with building opening/closing procedures to ensure security.
• Track RSVPs and manage attendee lists for events.
• Maintain clean and professional offices and event spaces.
• Support regular database maintenance and data entry.

Skills

Customer service

Event coordination

Administration

Communication

Time management

Education

SDSU student

Job description

SDState Alumni & Foundation in Brookings, SD is seeking an Events and Hospitality Coordinator to support administrative office operations and provide hands-on assistance for alumni, donors, and university events. The role offers exposure to event planning, guest services, and nonprofit operations, with responsibilities from front desk tasks to RSVP tracking and event setup.

Strong organization, communication, and customer service skills, plus the ability to work evenings or weekends as needed,