Campus Events & Conferences Coordinator

Lewis-Clark State College; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis-Clark State College invites applications for the position of Events & Conferences Coordinator. The role oversees the LC State's Events & Conferences program, including the Williams Conference Center, with responsibility for event scheduling and facility reservations through 25Live and supervising the set-up crew.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in event services, conference management, or related fields, plus skills in budgeting, marketing, and staff supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of experience in event services, conference management, hospitality, marketing, higher education administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supervising or leading staff or teams.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and financial transactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business software systems.
• Hold a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations, facilities, and services of LC State's Events & Conferences program, including the Williams Conference Center (WCC).
• Manage event scheduling and facility reservations through 25Live; supervise the event set-up crew; coordinate maintenance and repairs; ensure high-quality client experience.
• Oversee budgets, financial reporting, billing and collections, facility-use processes, and compliance requirements.
• Develop and implement business and marketing strategies to expand outside use of LC State facilities and promote services to campus and community partners.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to staff; identify process improvements; occasional evening/weekend work and in- and out-of-state travel may be required.
• Support student recruitment and retention initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Event management

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

MS Office

Driver's license

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Job description

Lewis-Clark State College invites applications for the position of Events & Conferences Coordinator. The role oversees the LC State's Events & Conferences program, including the Williams Conference Center, with responsibility for event scheduling and facility reservations through 25Live and supervising the set-up crew.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in event services, conference management, or related fields, plus skills in budgeting, marketing, and staff supervision.