Campus Events Lead & Coordinator

Covenant College; Lookout Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Events Coordinator at Covenant College on Lookout Mountain, Georgia, supports planning and execution of campus events and summer conferences by overseeing logistics, supervising student staff, and serving as on-site lead during assigned events. The role ensures events are well-organized, properly staffed, and executed with hospitality and professional standards in alignment with the College’s mission.

The position requires strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in events, hospitality, customer service, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise others effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the setup, execution, and breakdown of assigned events, ensuring quality and presentation standards are met.
• Serve as the on-site lead for events, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues in real time during events.
• Ensure event spaces are properly prepared and aligned with established standards.
• Train, schedule, and supervise student event staff.
• Provide leadership and direction to student employees during event preparation and execution.
• Promote accountability, professionalism, and strong customer service among student staff.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and development of student employees.
• Coordinate event logistics with campus partners, including dining, facilities, athletics, and other departments.
• Communicate event details, updates, and requirements clearly to stakeholders.
• Support the Director of Conference & Hospitality in planning and executing events and summer conferences.
• Serve as a secondary point of contact for internal events and conference clients.
• Maintain accurate event records using event management systems.
• Assist with inventory management of event supplies and equipment.
• Support summer conference operations, including guest services and housing coordination.
• Provide support to other Business Operations areas during peak periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Conference & Hospitality to support the mission and operational needs of the College.

Skills

Customer Service & Hospitality

Event Coordination

Leadership & Supervision

Communication

Organization & Time Management

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Events Coordinator at Covenant College on Lookout Mountain, Georgia, supports planning and execution of campus events and summer conferences by overseeing logistics, supervising student staff, and serving as on-site lead during assigned events. The role ensures events are well-organized, properly staffed, and executed with hospitality and professional standards in alignment with the College’s mission.

The position requires strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills, with