Events Coordinator - Galas & Fundraisers (Temp to FT)

Museum Associates; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) seeks a Coordinator, Events (Temporary, Full-Time) to assist in planning, organizing, and executing various development events, galas, and facility rentals in Los Angeles. You will support day‑of execution, guest management, and on-site logistics while coordinating with multiple departments.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year in event planning or related fields, with strong organizational and communication skills and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in event planning, hospitality, nonprofit or cultural institution, project management or similar.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with a solution‑oriented mindset, creativity, and initiative.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays; lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support Event Leadership with administrative needs (notes, vendor payments, contracts, scheduling, budgets).
• Manage event documentation and run of show in shared drives for accessibility.
• Maintain inventory of event supplies, signage, and materials.
• Coordinate event dates with departments to align with master calendar and avoid conflicts.
• Support on-site venue setup, breakdown, and coordination with Facilities, AV, IT, Security, and Valet.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Project Management, Art History, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) seeks a Coordinator, Events (Temporary, Full-Time) to assist in planning, organizing, and executing various development events, galas, and facility rentals in Los Angeles. You will support day‑of execution, guest management, and on-site logistics while coordinating with multiple departments.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year in event planning or related fields, with strong organizational and communication skills and a