Events Coordinator, Performing Arts & Campus Rentals

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

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking an experienced Events Coordinator to manage social functions at the Lied Center and other venues. You will coordinate all event aspects with artists, agents, and rental clients, and serve as the main liaison across Lied Center departments to meet contractual requirements.

You will oversee schedules, transportation, and hospitality supplies, monitor budgets, and support outreach/education programs with Marketing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years’ experience in events coordination/management; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Strong negotiation, scheduling and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; proficient computer skills (spreadsheets, word processing, email, scheduling software).
• Experience in events coordination/management in performing arts venues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate social functions at Lied Center or other venues (meetings, luncheons, weddings, etc.).
• Coordinate event presentation with artists, agents and rental clients; act as primary contact with internal departments to fulfill contracts.
• Schedule events, arrange transportation, and procure hospitality supplies from vendors.
• Monitor budgets and submit costs for event close-out.
• Assist in outreach/education program logistics and coordinate promotions with Marketing.
• Ensure Lied Center and University policies are followed for all events.

Skills

Events coordination

Customer service

Budget management

Communication

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Two years’ experience in events coordination/management

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking an experienced Events Coordinator to manage social functions at the Lied Center and other venues. You will coordinate all event aspects with artists, agents, and rental clients, and serve as the main liaison across Lied Center departments to meet contractual requirements.

You will oversee schedules, transportation, and hospitality supplies, monitor budgets, and support outreach/education programs with Marketing.