Hancher, Event Specialist

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Health coverage

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking an Event Specialist for Hancher Auditorium. This fully on-campus, 100% appointment role supervises front-of-house staff and ensures top-notch service for renters and patrons.

You’ll work with the operations manager to plan rentals and communicate event details across departments to execute events at the highest level. The position requires evening/weekend work, strong communication skills, and experience with event management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Typically 6 months to 1 year of directly related experience.
• 6 months to 1 year supervisory experience.
• Work may occur at other venues around the Iowa City area.
• This position requires evening and weekend work based on event schedule.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams and Adobe platforms.
• Ability to coordinate multiple events and keep files organized.

Responsibilities

• Supervise front-of-house staff at assigned events.
• Provide exemplary customer service to renters and patrons.
• Ensure policies, procedures, and safety protocols are followed.
• Collaborate with operations manager on advance planning for rental events.
• Advance event information and communicate with departments to execute events at a high level.
• Monitor and enforce safety protocols and maintain event records in Momentus calendar.
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, and training hourly front-of-house employees.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Adobe platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Adobe platforms

Job description

The University of Iowa Hancher Auditorium is hiring a dedicated Event Specialist (100% appointment)

Join the team behind the experiences that make Hancher special. The Event Specialist supervises front-of-house staff at assigned events, provide exemplary customer service to our renters and patrons, and ensure that policies, procedures, and safety protocols are followed. They work alongside the operations manager in advance planning of rental events ensuring that all event information is properly advanced and communicated with various departments in order to execute the event at the highest level. The will also have the ability to:

• Monitor and enforce safety protocols.
• Maintain records, file reports and update event information in Momentus calendar.
• Assist in the interviewing, hiring, and training process for hourly front of house employees.

About the Department: Hancher builds toward the University of Iowa's performing arts vision and serving our core constituents–campus, community, and artists–through our work as a 50+ year-old university arts presenter and steward of the Hancher Auditorium facility. We center our work within the physical space of Hancher Auditorium while also fostering partnerships across our campus and community.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Typically 6 months to 1 year of directly related experience
• 6 months to 1 year supervisory experience
• Some work will take place in other venues around the Iowa City area.
• This position is expected to work several nights and weekends based on event schedule.
• Frequently moves various furniture and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written
• Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and Adobe platforms
• Must be able to keep event files organized and coordinate multiple events all at once.

Desirable Qualifications

• Supervisory experience of a staff of 50 or more (can include volunteers, interns, students, and professional staff)
• Experience working with patrons in a performing arts venue, preferably in a college or university setting
• Some knowledge of small production/audio systems
• Experience with Momentus Elite

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process.

Work Modality: This position performed fully on-campus and will not be eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

The University will not sponsor any work authorization for this role.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000, with the top of the range reserved for exceptionally qualified applicants. This position includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

Reach out to Monica Frank to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/8 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Starting Salary Minimum: 50,000

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .