Events Coordinator

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks an Events Coordinator for the Lied Center for Performing Arts. You will coordinate social functions, manage schedules, and serve as primary contact for artists, agents, and clients. You will also monitor budgets and assist with outreach programs and promotions with Marketing.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree plus two years in events coordination, strong communication, and computer skills. Some flexibility in schedule is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus two years' relevant experience in events coordination/management.
• Equivalent education/experience will be considered.
• Ability to negotiate and adapt to a flexible schedule and changing priorities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• Proficient computer skills: spreadsheets, word processing, email, scheduling software, and events management software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate social functions and events at Lied Center or other venues with various stakeholders.
• Act as primary contact and align event requirements across Lied Center departments.
• Schedule events, coordinate transportation, and source hospitality supplies.
• Monitor budgets and submit close-out costs.
• Assist in outreach/education logistics and coordinate promotions with Marketing.
• Ensure compliance with Lied Center and University policies for each event.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Cash handling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Email

Scheduling software

Events management software

Job description

Working Title

Events Coordinator

Department

Lied Center for Performing Arts-0854

Description Of Work

Coordinate social functions at the Lied Center or any other venue as assigned, such as meetings, luncheons/dinners, receptions, weddings, tailgates and mainstage rental events. Coordinate all areas of event presentation with artist, agents and rental venue clients; serve as primary point of contact and coordinate all event requirements, information and changes with other Lied Center departments to fulfill all contractual obligations for all parties with artist or user. Coordinate event schedules, rental equipment, provide artist transportation and acquire hospitality supplies from vendors. Monitor event budget and submit costs for event close-out. Assist in organization of outreach/education programs including all logistical arrangements. Coordinate event promotions and media events with Marketing department. Make sure all Lied Center and University policies and procedures are followed as part of each event.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus two years' experience that includes events coordination/management, customer service hospitality, supervision and cash handling experience. Equivalent education/experience will be considered. Ability to negotiate; work with flexible schedule and changing priorities essential. Excellent communication and organizational skills necessary. Must have excellent computer skills, including: spreadsheet, word processing, email, scheduling software and events management software.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer experience in events coordination and management in a performing arts venue or area.

Posted Salary

$46,000/yr. minimum