Conferences and Events Coordinator

RISD - Rhode Island School of Design; Providence (RI); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

RISD - Rhode Island School of Design is seeking a Conference and Events Coordinator to join the Campus Conference & Events Services team. The role focuses on coordinating on-campus events, housing accommodations, and catering; serving as the primary contact for internal and external clients.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in event planning, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree required with 3+ years in event planning or conference management.
• Strong written and spoken communication with diverse clients and campus partners.
• Experience coordinating multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate, organize, and execute campus conferences and events as directed by leadership.
• Maintain event calendars, respond to inquiries, prepare contracts and invoices.
• Liaise with campus facilities, catering, housing, and external partners for successful events.
• Provide on-site support during events, handle issues, and ensure guest satisfaction.

Kenntnisse

Event planning

Customer service

Effective communication

Budgeting

Ausbildung

Associates degree

Tools

25Live

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

RISD's Campus Conference and Events Services (CCES) office is actively seeking a Conference and Events Coordinator to join their growing team. CCES focuses on marketing the college event resources and coordinating events and services on campus such as residence hall accommodations, event space, and catering. The CCES office acts as the central point of contact for both internal and external clients, providing accurate information and handling requests for conferences, meetings and events.As a Conference and Events Coordinator, this role is responsible for coordinating, organizing, and executing conference events for a premier art and design school as directed by the Associate Director, External Campus Conference & Events Services, as well as performing routine daily administrative tasks. Responsible for providing exceptional hospitality to guests and establishing and maintaining relationships with key campus service providers.We seek applications from equity-minded candidates who will thrive in a campus environment that advances principles of social equity and inclusion, and equal access to resources and opportunities.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:****Administrative*** Perform routine office tasks related to fulfillment of departmental objectives including taking phone calls, responding to email, creating file folders for events, creating invoices, interdepartmental billing, and processing payment.* Effectively and efficiently handle guest and campus inquiries through phone and email communication. Such communication shall include, but not be limited to, responding to initial requests for information, providing price quotes, and assisting in preparing contracts.* Responsible for creation of residential cards by printing cards, labels and information packets for summer residential groups.* Maintain events and approvals within the master calendar scheduling system, 25Live and shared calendars for events.* Submit work orders to Campus Facilities as needed.* Work on special projects for the Director.**Guest and Group Relations*** Establish and maintain relationships with key campus service providers.* Work with group to ensure all group requests/requirements and concerns are responded to in a timely, effective manner throughout prior to arrival, throughout their stay, and upon departure.* Communicate with Airbnb guests via app, fielding inquiries, and sending regular communication for guests check in.* Assist with the coordination of walk throughs of campus with external groups.* Assist the Director of Conference and Events as needed.**On Site Support*** Serve as point person for client during on campus events and conferences.* Responds to and resolves issues that arise throughout the course of the event.* Check campus spaces prior to group’s arrival. Problem solve glitches in a timely fashion.**ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES****:*** Perform additional duties and work on special projects as assigned by supervisor.**JOB QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:** Associate's degree required and at least three years in event planning/conference management, and/or related food service industry experience, preferably in a college university setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats with faculty, staff, students and a discriminating external clientele. Must be sufficiently experienced in logistics and service and use independent judgment regularly. Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple and diverse tasks simultaneously. Proficiency in using computers, Microsoft Suite software (Word, Excel, etc.) and electronic calendar management programs. Must possess a valid Rhode Island driver's license. Prior experience using event scheduling software such as 25 Live is preferred.**Union**No**Work Schedule**Must be available to work on evenings, and occasional weekends, and to travel as required.**Employment Status**Full-Time, Non-Exempt**Grade**820NE**Documents Needed to Apply**Resume (required)Cover Letter (optional)Salary Grade Structure*Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.* The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.