Events Coordinator

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California seeks an experienced Events Coordinator to design and deliver events for university stakeholders. You will coordinate volunteers, donors, and event activities while developing post-event feedback mechanisms and cross-functional communication to understand engagement needs.

The role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills and experience with contracts, AV equipment, and budget planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum experience: 2 years in events planning or related fields.
• Experience with contracts and legal documents.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple schedules.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver events for university stakeholders.
• Coordinate event volunteers and donors; arrange activities.
• Develop cross-functional communication and post-event feedback.
• Gently champion USC's vision, culture and values.

Skills

Event planning

Fundraising

Volunteer relations

Contracts

Budgeting

AV equipment

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Hospitality Management

Business Administration

Communication

Public Relations

Related field(s)

Tools

Audio/Visual equipment

Job description

Works with relevant units and departments to design and deliver events for university stakeholders. Coordinates event volunteers and donors and arranges event activities. Gains insight into the engagement and event needs of the broader department by communicating cross-functionally and developing post-event feedback mechanisms. Champions the universities' vision, culture, and values.

Minimum Education: High school or equivalent

Minimum Experience: 2 years

Minimum Skills: Experience with special events planning, fundraising management, or alumni and volunteer relations management. Experience with contracts and other legal documentation. Ability to support event planning (e.g., developing concepts, creating and estimating budgets, producing promotional materials). Experience with audio/visual equipment. Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain multiple schedules. Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communications skills.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree Hospitality Management Or Bachelor's degree Business Administration Or Bachelor's degree Communication Or Bachelor's degree Public Relations Or Bachelor's degree in related field(s)

Preferred Experience: 3 years

Preferred Skills: Experience in higher education. Experience planning and coordinating corporate events. Proven leadership and project management abilities. Understanding of all relevant state and local event regulations. Knowledge of local community. Fluent in one or more languages other than English (e.g., Spanish, Korean).

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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