Community Operations & Events Coordinator

University of Wisconsin Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 31,684 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Madison South Madison Partnership is seeking an Operations Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support for the facility, ensuring it is welcoming, functional, accessible, and responsive to campus and community partners.

You will manage daily facility operations, space scheduling, event logistics, technology setup, and front desk services while collaborating with staff, students, vendors, and building partners; this on-site role is full-time, with

Qualifications

• Experience supporting facility operations, events, or administrative functions.
• Experience with room scheduling and reservation systems.
• Experience supporting meetings, conferences, or community events.
• Familiarity with audiovisual systems and hybrid meeting tech.
• Experience coordinating with vendors or building management.
• Experience in community-based, university, nonprofit, or public-serving environments.
• Experience training or directing student staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate event bookings and manage room scheduling.
• Support daily facility operations and space readiness.
• Assist with purchasing, invoices, and vendor coordination.
• Provide front desk support and guest services.
• Offer basic tech support for AV and meeting systems.

Skills

Facility operations

Event coordination

Room scheduling

Audiovisual tech

Vendor coordination

Customer service

Staff training

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

AV equipment

Job description

The University of Wisconsin-Madison South Madison Partnership is seeking an Operations Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support for the facility, ensuring it is welcoming, functional, accessible, and responsive to campus and community partners.

You will manage daily facility operations, space scheduling, event logistics, technology setup, and front desk services while collaborating with staff, students, vendors, and building partners; this on-site role is full-time, with