Events & Weddings Coordinator

Furman University; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Furman University seeks an Events Coordinator to manage sales, booking, and event operations at the Younts Conference Center. You will coordinate client services with university departments and external vendors, create contracts, cost estimates, and invoices, and provide on-site support for campus events and weddings.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years in events or hospitality, with strong communication and organizational capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years' experience in related field required.
• Sales and event experience, preferably in hospitality, is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and administrative skills are essential.
• Computer proficiency (Windows and Microsoft Office) is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with university and off-campus clients to determine event space, technical, and logistical needs.
• Prepare setup plans for events; communicate plans and revisions to clients and production staff.
• Coordinate with university departments and vendors to secure resources and staff support for events.
• Act as 'manager on duty' for Younts Center and other campus events.
• Provide on-call support for summer clients during their time on campus.
• Enter and update client information and event bookings in EBMS and R25; resolve booking conflicts.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Administration

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Furman University seeks an Events Coordinator to manage sales, booking, and event operations at the Younts Conference Center. You will coordinate client services with university departments and external vendors, create contracts, cost estimates, and invoices, and provide on-site support for campus events and weddings.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years in events or hospitality, with strong communication and organizational capabilities.