Campus Event Operations Lead (Part-Time, Onsite)

Moody-Bible-Institute; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Free gym membership

Free on-campus parking

Tuition benefits

Weekly chapel services

Job summary

Moody Bible Institute is seeking an Event Operations Coordinator in Chicago to oversee campus event setup and teardown, coordinating with facilities, services, and student employees. The role emphasizes logistics, leadership, scheduling, and customer service in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, dependable, and capable of balancing multiple priorities while supporting a Christ-centered institution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to coordinate schedules, staffing, and multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, spreadsheets, and word processing applications.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee event setups and teardowns requested through the Facilities work order system.
• Partner with Event Management, event organizers, and campus service providers to ensure events are executed accurately and on schedule.
• Participate in planning meetings and event walkthroughs to understand requirements and identify operational needs.
• Ensure event spaces are prepared according to specifications and safety standards.
• Schedule and supervise student employees responsible for event logistics and room setups.
• Direct the setup of tables, chairs, stages, pipe and drape, displays, and other event furnishings for gatherings ranging from small meetings to large conferences.
• Monitor staffing levels and adjust schedules to meet changing event demands.
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and train student employees.
• Provide support to custodial teams as needed to maintain event readiness and campus presentation.
• Assist with maintaining inventory and organization of event equipment and supplies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Facilities Services and campus operations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Leadership or supervisory experience

Strong organizational and planning skills

Excellent customer service

Strong verbal and written communication abilities

Basic computer proficiency

Valid driver's license

Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Tools

Scheduling systems

Job description

Moody Bible Institute is seeking an Event Operations Coordinator in Chicago to oversee campus event setup and teardown, coordinating with facilities, services, and student employees. The role emphasizes logistics, leadership, scheduling, and customer service in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, dependable, and capable of balancing multiple priorities while supporting a Christ-centered institution.